Travelers Notebook Insert for A5 Travelers Notebook, A5 Folder Insert Set with Kraft File Folder, Clear PVC Zipper Pouch and Elastic Band for Cards, Cash and Receipts

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Product description Review: Cute, functional, but messy glue issues - I really like the idea of this item. As a lover of all things notebooks, paper, pens, and accessories, naturally this item seemed like a lovely addition to the collection. The zipper pocket is a great size for money, notecards, etc. The zipper slides smoothly, almost well enough for a one-handed operation. The pockets are well sized for credit cards or business cards. The vinyl used for the insert is smooth and slightly frosted. It is thick and feels like an excellent quality. It does not feel like it will tear with frequent use. There is a handy elastic strap that holds the vinyl insert in place in the cover. It all holds well enough that there also seems to be room enough for an additional thin A5 notebook to be added. I will probably do that at some point. My only complaint is the quality of the Kraft cardstock used for the cover. Because it is a lesser quality, there were folds and creases on the cover that did not seem necessary. The seams are glued, which is to be expected, but the glue extends beyond the edge of the seams, causing the entire thing to be semi-glued shut when I close it. I peel it away each time I open it, with a resounding crackle as the vinyl pulls away from the glue on the cover. I'm hoping that will fade with time. It is also obvious where the glue was applied that the paper of the cover had been torn in manufacturing and the glue was used to repair it. The repair is stable, but obvious. For the price, I don't think this is a bad deal. I just wish mine had been assembled with a little more attention paid to the application of the glue. Given the nature of my own complaint, it isn't likely to be the same problem with every item.