i have mine like 10 years.... i remember the first time i saw this concept, i preferred to get a fancier one, in silver... it didn't last a couple of months of adding and removing bills.... all loosen up and stuff in no time.... this one, i still have use everyday....  and still holding bills when i put them, or mostly different number of credit cards in both sides without losing pressure. great product! i would buy again, but most likely just to give it away to friends... mine doesn't show signs of giving up soon