Use staples over all other office supplies as they are the most accommodating. Will exchange the bad binder for a good one without a problem. Always a pleasant experience at Staples.
I use a different color binder for each college course I am taking. My classes are 5 to 7 weeks in length so I will have one Staples Better Binder plus 5 or 7 pocket folios with three-hole prongs in the same color as the binder to organize assignments. These binders have clear subject labeling spaces so each one can be reused for a different course later on and because they are so heavy duty each binder retains its "new look" for years. The binder rings are easy to open close evenly and appear to be resistant to rust.
I have to prepare a portfolio for work. This binder stands out among the other types of binders through its very special design and durability. It definitely looks very professional (just what I needed). It's very easy to use because it opens and closes very easily. If you have a lot of documents to put inside it is definitely a time saver. I bought one first to try it. I was so satisfied with my purchase that I returned to the store to buy some more.
Because we have used these model binders before we purchased them for our high school son who receives substantial amounts of paper. He can access easily and we look to make sure the rings stay aligned. These binders do the job quite well.