If you are going to pay retail for a three ring binder this isn't a bad way to go. The construction is sturdy. The rings have a solid closure I could see this binder lasting a year or two of hard school use or indefinitely if used occasionally for a dedicated subject binder or project binder. The pockets seemed adequate and the front cover pocket would do just fine for whatever cover sheet you wanted to put in there. I especially liked the costumer service at the store I bought this binder from and that is half of any purchase these days with products being so comparable. I would recommend this binder if someone asked.
Bought this for my mother-in-law to keep her parents' family history in. It's lightweight and at 99 she can handle this. Very pleased with the construction of the binder.