My children and myself only have these binders. The other binders wouldn't ever last a school year and these binders have last 2 years so far. I think it is wonderful that if it breaks you replace it. It may cost more in the beginning when you buy it but it lasting for life is well worth it.
I have been using these to make photo albums for each of my children and their families. I am placing photos by the years they were taken and this album lies flat and is very easy to open and shut to insert photos that need to be in a year that has already been completed. I hope to havea all my photos done this way so that when I am no longer here my family can easily find photos they are looking for by the year. I like being able to put a description on the end of the binder for easy access as well.
These binders are some of the best binders at Staples because the outside doesn't fall apart but the inside is horrible. The rings broke after a week and now won't close correctly!
I bought these binders for my daughter last year and they lasted the whole year & she will be reusing a couple this year. They are definitely worth the extra money. In years past I was buying binders twice a year.
These binders are definitely worth it. They last a full school year or more. When they do finally wear themselves out you can trade them in for credit towards new ones. A great deal all around....