I buy these binders for my high school-aged son. They don't break mid-year and survive being shoved into his locker and backpack every day. They are worth the price.
I bought this notebook for my business as I was tired of replacing economy binders every couple of months. I have to say this looks great and should have lasted better than it did. After about two weeks of use the view cover started ripping down from one corner. It isn't worth the extra money- buy a cheap binder and plan to replace it!
I organize 8.5x11 pages in these binders with computer stuff in black sewing manuals in red quilting ideas & patterns in turquoise knitting in blue photos and momentos in white well you get the idea... You can save untried recipes torn from papers and magazines in a sheet protector until you try and either discard or add it to your permanent recipe collection (mine are in sheet protectors). These binders are perfect for both temporary and permanent storage as the bends are really strong.