GBC Standard and GBC Premium 3-Ring Binders
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?? 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…