This item works great! I use it to hang my purse on the edge of my desk in my bedroom at home because I was tired of putting it on top of my desk and having it take up room, or having to bend to grab the straps when I put it on the floor. It hangs onto my nice wood desk without slipping off (as long as I put the hanger on the desk properly) and I have not noticed it creating any severe marks or gouges in my desk in the few months I've been using it. I am very conscious to unhook my purse without dragging the clip along the top of the desk--I hand-finished this desk and want to keep it nice!

I leave the hook on the desk and do not travel with it, though I might buy another clip and keep it in my purse for when I'm away!

Overall, I recommend this product!