Arrived in great condition. Looks like there is a little smudge on the back, but really this is such a minor complaint because it is small and doesn't inhibit its function or make it look bad. I'm really happy with my purchase! I haven't used it yet, so I don't know how well the binding will hold up, but it looks sturdy, unlike the ones that you buy here in the states. I will update my review later with durability rating, but honestly it looks like it will hold up. I will also try to take a picture to upload later when I have time. It's exactly the no nonsense, durable, well made notebook I've been looking for, in the size I've been looking for. I wanted something small (but not pocket size), thin (but with ample pages for my planning needs), and a notebook that didn't have ugly generic designs on its cover that you see in shopping centers (you know the ones). It has a place to put a table of contents (my favorite feature), dates, and page numbers (as well as small dots on the page so I can divide it up, perfect for creating BUJOs). Another thing I like is that you can even write on the spine so you can put it on the shelf and "archive" it, after you're finished writing (finally I will be able to quickly discriminate between my different BUJO planners on the shelf!) Ultimately, the biggest thing for me is that its less expensive than what you can get in the states, but better quality. I've seen very bad looking, badly built notebooks(made in china) in the US going for 12 dollars! sometimes they're cheaper, like 9 dollars (+tax). This way, I get the organization in the book (table of contents, etc.) without having to spend an insane amount of money just to make sure it doesn't break down on me. I will be back to buy more.
