Binders.....

[cpals]

So I am new here but am hopeful someone will be able to help. I currently have a 3 inch zipped coupon binder. (i have only been couponing 2.5 months so when i got this binder i thought it would be big enough)
It has become too small.

I am looking ( online as well as in person) here in southern ontario where I live and can not for the life of me find one anywhere that is 5 inchs and zips .....
anyone know where i can order one or buy one from?

Thanks
Crystal

[JennyFromTheRock]

Have you tried Staples or Office Depot?? Also, if you just dont have any luck at all - you could look into seperating into 2 binders, one for foods, one for all other things ( paper products, cleaning, toiletries etc ). I use to have a SUPER thick binder, but I found it was getting to heavy so got a sturdy acordian folder where I keep inserts and bulk coupons from trades - all I keep in my binder is 1 or 3 of any type of coupon, but always keep the acoridan folder in the jeep IF I need it.

Keep in mind if you have a HUGE 5 inch + binder, you will have to flip through it all every time you are looking for something, even with dividers it can be hard. Sometimes 2 smaller binders is actually more convinent.

PS. My Husband is from Southern Ontario

[JennyFromTheRock]

If you have your heart set on a bigger one - here is one i just found online you might be interested, its 4 inch........

http://www.schoolpak.com/shopexd.asp?id=10214

This one is pretty great cause it has a file system in front as well for fylers ( for PM ) or for inserts etc .

[cpals]

Thanks ...
yeah i looked at 4 inch and thought about breaking them up but for me one big one is actual more practical so i have even asked staples and other office stores and everyone, aside from thinking i am crazy, says i wont find one.

I saw one(before i started couponing) in the usa. Because i live in a boarder town i am sure i would be able to go over and find one again at some point however i was trying to avoid buying over there if i could fine one here

[javamama1974]

I too have found this to be a problem, so I now have 2-3" zippered "Creative Memories" binders they have handles and are absolutely perfect as I have it seperated into 1 being solely for food and the other for non food (laundry, cleaning, dishes, paper, hair, oral care, male toiletries, feminine toiletries, cosmetics, misc toiletries, health, & misc -- in each of these categories I have divided it up into smaller sub cateragories, ... as well I have my food binder divided into many categories and sub categories...hope this helps

[blueeyetea]

Wait a month (or month and 1/2) until school supplies start showing up in stores. You'll probably be able to find one then, and on sale.

[cpals]

I will try to do that ...Thanks

[Midnightly]

mine is similar to the one in the link.. with the inner accordian.. i'll admit i kinda like that feature it allows me to stick coupons i find in my binder

[cpals]

I think i found on i like online but it is only a 4in so i will wait a month or so see if i can find a 5......

[hollyquaiscer]

I have a binder that has a 4" ring in it, it has a carry handle on the outside as well as a shoulder strap. It says aon the outside "Case it" I guess thats the make. I happend on it at Zellers last summer (in the clearance area) was $39 and got it for under $10 I have been looking for another couple just like it, but haven't found them yet (at least not at a price I'm willing to pay. Michaels has lots, but they are stupid expensive. It is the best binder I have ever used. Since it's a nylon, it doesn't rip either (and real pretty Pink and Grey).

[cpals]

Thanks Holly i will keep an eye open for those at zellers