I love the purple. It is not too dark and not to light, it doesn't remind me of Barney more like grape popsicles.I like that it zippers shut, but I really don't like that the zipper is attached to a thinner material than the rest of the trapper keeper is made out of. its almost as if I was wearing a triple down goose jacket you know the big ole bubble ones from back in the day but its held shut by a zipper attached to some windbreaker material. Its kind of odd.But besides that and honestly I have met me so it really may not be an issue in general even if it is bugging my inner sanity.I will eventually use it enough that I can love love love it I am sure. It so far meets all of my needs, holds the notebooks x4 I need in there and the extra brochures and samplesI think its durable my 3 year old tossed it around awhile and it was fine.I think its sturdy as it is a nice binder and the rings are large and strong not the cheap ones at all.I think its an ok value for the money. I was disappointed there were no accessories included like some dividers or folders or even a pencil case with the holes already punched in it to fit.I fully plan to keep an use this as my business binder. I am planning on opening a business within the next 5 years and this binder is going to hold all of my notes, contacts, information and samples. It is a great size. I would say it is worth buying if you are doing a project or in college. It also comes with a nice thick strap you can clip to the sides also.Anyway long story longer, it scores a buy it from me.