Your plans are active and ambitious, so what better place to store them than the rugged-looking new Breckenridge Zipper Binder? It boasts soft, full-grain leather, a convenient handle, and contrasting stitching that's both handsome and durable.
FranklinCoveyMonarch Breckenridge Binder With Handle - Brown
3.8
(based on 24 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
(8)
4 Stars
(6)
3 Stars
(6)
2 Stars
(4)
1 Stars
(0)
74%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
(8)
4 Stars
(6)
3 Stars
(6)
2 Stars
(4)
1 Stars
(0)
Pros
Rings close evenly (11)
Easy to customize (10)
Well built / quality (9)
Easy to open/close (7)
Color variety (4)
Cons
Difficult to open/close (6)
Flimsy construction (3)
Best Uses
Document protection (16)
Organizing documents (16)
Reviewer Profile:
Quality oriented (17), Budget shopper (4)
Primary use:
Business (18), Personal (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Zipper torn by metal from 7 ring closure
The Breckenridge held up fine. The zipper had a tooth cut by the sharp edge of the 7 ring binder insert. I got 5 years use out of it but expected to get more...Read complete review
The Breckenridge held up fine. The zipper had a tooth cut by the sharp edge of the 7 ring binder insert. I got 5 years use out of it but expected to get more had it not been for the zipper being damaged by the sharp edge of the 7 ring insert.
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Most Liked Negative Review
What a let down.
The old Monarch leather binder I had was far superior to this binder. The zipper wore out so I bought this as a replacement. I now am looking for a new zipper for the...Read complete review
The old Monarch leather binder I had was far superior to this binder. The zipper wore out so I bought this as a replacement. I now am looking for a new zipper for the old binder. This thing is dimensionally larger than the old one, and much less handy. The zipper on the new one is fabric all the way to the binder, whereas on the old product the binder had leather that went up to the fabric zipper. The new zipper binds up when you try to close it as well. This product isn't up to par at all.
The leather on the old one is much better too. This Breckenridge product is all that is availiable now, and it's a huge step back from the older product.
Comments about Monarch Breckenridge Binder With Handle - Brown:
The old Monarch leather binder I had was far superior to this binder. The zipper wore out so I bought this as a replacement. I now am looking for a new zipper for the old binder. This thing is dimensionally larger than the old one, and much less handy. The zipper on the new one is fabric all the way to the binder, whereas on the old product the binder had leather that went up to the fabric zipper. The new zipper binds up when you try to close it as well. This product isn't up to par at all.
The leather on the old one is much better too. This Breckenridge product is all that is availiable now, and it's a huge step back from the older product.
7/16/2014
(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Color
By Chesley
from Raleigh, NC
About Me Quality Oriented
Pros
Color Variety
Cons
Did Not Match Other
Poor Color Variety
Best Uses
Document Protection
Organizing Documents
Presentations
Comments about Monarch Breckenridge Binder With Handle - Brown:
Love the product but I own the monach folio note pad, and the classic binder in Breckenrigde. Color did not match.
Primary use:
Business
6/8/2014
(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
3.0
Problem with handle
By DoxieMom
from Greensboro, NC
About Me Quality Oriented
Pros
Cons
Difficult To Open/Close
Best Uses
Document Protection
Organizing Documents
Comments about Monarch Breckenridge Binder With Handle - Brown:
I really liked this product. The zipper is a little difficult to close, but that is not a big problem. It looked great and the handle made it easy to take it with me to meetings. The problem is that the handle has ripped on one side after about 6 weeks of use. I do not carry excessive amounts of materials in my binder so I was surprised that this happened. The handle has almost completely detached from one side and I will be returning this product
Primary use:
Business
6/3/2014
(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
2.0
Not as good as it used to be
By mb
from orlando fl
About Me Quality Oriented
Pros
Easy To Customize
Rings Close Evenly
Cons
Difficult To Open/Close
Best Uses
Document Protection
Organizing Documents
Comments about Monarch Breckenridge Binder With Handle - Brown:
Had my last zippered binder for years before the zipper finally broke. Very understandable for the amount of use over the years. The new binder is easy to open with zipper but is a challenge to zip back up as you have to reach in with fingers to hold fabric and try to zipper shut. Don't foresee that this will last very long.
Primary use:
Business
4/16/2014
(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Great Oganizer
By lucky lin
from tucson Az
About Me Quality Oriented
Pros
Color Variety
Rings Close Evenly
Cons
Poor Stitching Along Hand
Best Uses
Organizing Documents
Comments about Monarch Breckenridge Binder With Handle - Brown:
the stictching around the handle has come loose already?
Primary use:
Business
3/20/2014
(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
FANTASTIC RESOURCE
By kim
from washougal, WA
About Me Quality Oriented
Pros
Color Variety
Durable Construction
Easy To Customize
Rings Close Evenly
Cons
Difficult To Open/Close
Best Uses
Document Protection
Organizing Documents
Comments about Monarch Breckenridge Binder With Handle - Brown:
Love this planner
Primary use:
Business
2/28/2014
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Great product
By GR
from Cromwell CT
About Me Quality Oriented
Pros
Easy To Customize
Easy To Open/Close
Rings Close Evenly
Cons
Best Uses
Document Protection
Organizing Documents
Presentations
Comments about Monarch Breckenridge Binder With Handle - Brown:
This is a great binder. The 2" rings are a bit much. It would be great to have the same binder with 1.5" rings. Franklin does not have a Monarch with 1.5" rings. That in most cases is the perfect size.
Primary use:
Business
12/18/2013
(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
2.0
Description Not Accurate
By smith
from texas
Pros
Cons
Not Enough Description
The Binder Is Too Think
Thickness Not Indicated
Best Uses
Comments about Monarch Breckenridge Binder With Handle - Brown:
The description should have stated how thick the binder is. The binder is at least two inches thick if not a little more. It is too think. The binder is also heavy
9/3/2013
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
3.0
I want my retail store back
By Tadah
from Layton, Utah
Comments about Monarch Breckenridge Binder With Handle - Brown:
I had to send it back because it did not fit my needs. I like to be able to handle the products before I buy so that I am sure it will work for my situation. Pictures do not work for me! Closing the retail store in Layton just may have forced me to go to another supplier for my organizer needs.
7/27/2013
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
3.0
LOVE/HATE RELATIONSHIP
By LadyLindaK
from Washington, DC
About Me Quality Oriented
Pros
Durable Construction
Easy To Customize
Cons
Difficult To Open/Close
Poor Color Variety
Best Uses
Document Protection
Organizing Documents
Comments about Monarch Breckenridge Binder With Handle - Brown:
First - I wish this came in burgundy - although the brown is nice.
I do love this binder and use it daily - but I chose to ignore other remarks - that it is just too big. I suppose it doesn't help that I went from a "Classic" to a "Monarch" - and it does hold a lot of papers ... just a bit too much. I find when I am at meetings/conferences --- upon opening it at the table - I feel like a table hog - because it takes up too much room... and it seems so massive. Unfortunately, I also ordered the name plate - and put it on the binder ... so I can't return it. I also have noticed that it is HARD to Zip (close) ... as the zipper gets "stuck" and you have to use 2 hands to hold the fabric at the back of the zipper ... to "smooth it out" and use your other hand to zip it closed. Wish I had stayed with the classic ... or at the very least - gone with a - not so wide - Monarch. With all that said - if you truely want a really large binder ... this is the one to go with. It is beautiful, well made and I absolutely love the handle. I also use this as a "briefcase" to bring my papers home.
