Maruman F948R-05 Loose Leaf Binder, A4, Doublock, 30 Holes, Black

Is there a better recommendation that buying again?

It's a really nice 30 ring binder. It's stiff and has a really nice texture. It doesn't have the ring accessory that prevents the paper from bending the ring part of he paper, but it's really professional looking and I like it.

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It works very well for my needs. Its about a 1 and half inch binder.Pros:Sturdy binder coverRings are metal instead of plasticCan hold a lot of paperCons:No pockets (Solution: cut a paper binder in half and punch holes throught it, normla 3 hole binder dividers would also work once properly punched for this binderA little waning though, do not press the buttons as shown in the picture on the inside of the binder with Japanese writing. This is actually what you do for easy disposal. I accidentally did this, but I fixed it by cutting a little bit off the plastic things formerly holding it together, sticking it though the holes again, and putting pva glue on top and letting it dry.Overall, it's a good binder, and it works out for 3 of my college classes.

It’s very expensive for what it is. It’s basically thin cardboard wrapped in vinyl with the ring riveted in the middle. No pockets or any extra features. It was pretty underwhelming after opening. It felt cheap and not worth the price.The thing is with Japanese stationary companies is that they make EXCELLENT paper, pens, pencils, folders, small binders, stationary, etc.. but they don’t make(unwilling to make, don’t know how to make) large, well-constructed, multi-functional binders that can hold up to 200/300/400/500+ plus sheets of paper like they do here in the States. The Staples "Heavy Duty 2" 3-Ring Better Binder" is an excellent example of this. An awesome binder, can hold tons of paper with room for much more, has pockets, reinforced rubberized spine, and made from a thick, flexible polymer, not cardboard. Just can’t hold A4 paper. Also only 14.00 dollars.Maybe one day they'll combine the size, functionality, and premium quality of US binders with A4 paper and Japanese aesthetic but today wasn’t it. It was a low rating for me to begin with but took some stars off because of the price.