Jeff McRitchie is the director of marketing for MyBinding.com. He writes extensively on topics related to Binding Machines, Binding Covers,3-Ring Binders,Binding Supplies, Index Tabs, Laminators, Laminating Supplies and more.
Over the past few years, I have had a number of customers ask me what the difference is between the GBC Standard ClearView Binders and the GBC Premium ClearView Binders. These customers were looking for high quality presentation binders and were wondering if it was worth upgrading from standard to premium grade. In order to make this decision it was important for them to understand the differences between the two grades of binders. Here are some of the differences:
1. All of GBC's premium line of ClearView clear overlay binders use solid heavy duty chipboard for the front, back and spine. Many of the binders from GBC's standard line of clear overlay binders use fluted chipboard for the front, back and spine.
2. GBC’s premium line of ClearView binders are covered with a non-stick clear overlay vinyl. This non stick vinyl prevents ink and toner from transferring to the binder. Although the vinyl looks similar on both types of binders, the standard binders do not have non stick vinyl. Thus, toner may eventually transfer from your binder inserts onto the clear vinyl.
3. The pockets on the GBC premium line of binders are 4-1/2" deep while the pockets on the standard line of binders are 3-1/2" deep. The deeper pockets on the premium binders allow you to store more documents and keep them secure in the front and back of your presentation binder.
4. All sizes of GBC premium grade D-Ring and EZ Load binders include sheet lifters. None of the standard grade GBC ClearView binders include sheet lifters.
5. Several sizes of binders are available in GBC's premium line that are not available in the standard line. GBC has 4" clear overlay D-ring binders available in their premium line. They also have 3/4" white clear overlay binders in their premium line.
This is a quick overview of the differences between the standard and the premium lines of GBC ClearView binders. Generally, the price difference between the standard and premium binders is very small and it is usually worthwhile to go with the premium binders. However, most presentation binders are only used once and sometimes it is worthwhile saving the money. Really the decision is yours. Just remember, if you have questions just call...
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