Binders For Custom Stamp Pages

I use nice, but not expensive D-ring binders. Over the years, I have discovered that usually it is the bottom edges of binders that eventually wear out. You can get decent D-ring binders for less than $12 or so. I was very lucky in that last year our local Office Depot had a clearance on D-ring binders where I bought 30 2" D-ring binders for $2.00 each. I have collection in 22 of them and will use the others as replacements whenever I need to do so.

I ordered one Bindertek Barrister Binder with black slip case. I'll post photos and some kind of mini-review when it comes in.

The Bindertek rep showed me this project box, which looks like it would be quite interesting for storing stamp supplies:

http://www.bindertek.com/executive-...ect-box.html

I've had great luck with the simple, heavy-duty binders at Staples. They have unobtrusive colors. They have no decorations. They include a page-pusher thingy to close properly. They hold up to keep the pages from getting bent at the bottom. I prefer 1". Staples calls them Avery® Durable Binder with EZ-Turn™ Rings. Works great for me.

haha! kflowers, I love your technical term "page-pusher thingy". I know exactly what you mean, but do not know the name of it. My description would not have been as delightful as yours!

I believe the "thingy" is traditionally called a "Sheet Lifter"

You can find the entire Avery line here:
http://www.avery.com/avery/en_us/Products/Binders

Nota bene: "Durable" and "Heavy-Duty" are two different product lines at Avery.

KirkS

Should be called a page-pusher thingy.

Yes, I favor the Heavy-duty when I can find it at 1", but Durable is usually all they have.

Staples has their own line now called "Better Binder." The hinges are made of rubber. or are rubber coated. They come in 1", 2" and 3" binders.

http://www.staples.com/1-Staples-Be...ct_SS1033579

Those are good too. I didn't like the colors for my collection.

Six or so months ago, I went from using the 1" 3-ring binders to 1-1/2 inch D-ring binders. I have a mix of vario sheets and heavy card stock album pages (both White Ace and non-White Ace). Probably due to the weight, when I store the binders (of course vertically), the pages tend to sag down more than the 1" binders. So, I am going to go back. I suppose that only have 3 rings versus binders with 5 also adds to the problem. What size binders do you use?

Buckeye:

I do like D-ring binders, don't you?

As for notebooks with pages that sag when stored upright, if it really bothers you, insert a piece of one-inch thich foam inside the front cover of your binder. It will be just "springy" enough to hold the pages upright.

And an added benefit -- it makes it easier to place several binders side-by-side on a shelf without getting that curve effect because the back edges are thinner than the fronts.

KirkS

I definitely like the D-ring over the "round" ring. I just priced 1" D-ring and the cost for each is absurd\! Will definitely keep the ones I have. It would be nice to be able to afford slip cases for them. That would solve not only the saggy part but also the curve affect you mentioned.

I bought some padded 3 ring binders at Staples that have a clear coating with an opening on the top so you can print your own cover and binder labels. I transferred my Heirloom pages into them and made my own binder label for each. I had to do it cause my Heirloom only came with 2 when I bought it but soon needed a 3rd and wanted them to match. I like it. Still have to make a nice front cover for them though

I use fairly boring white "Bantex" binders
only $4.50.
I would never use anything but a 4 ring "D" binder

Nothing worse than page sag.

I planned to go to a more elaborate binder in later years
but as the albums grow in number, I don't think that is going to happen.