This leather checkbook cover is just gorgeous. The color is vibrant and it is just what I was looking for. It has clear vinyl slots (about 2") on both inside flaps so that I can place both of my checkbooks inside. I also slipped a flap of plastic credit cart window inserts under one of the check books (so the cards are in the middle of the checks). On the other side, I slip in a few folded bills. Because having two checkbooks, several credit cards, and some cash makes the cover so bulky, the first couple of days, I put a rubber band around it to keep it closed. On the third day, I took the rubber band off, and it stays closed just fine.

My only concern is that I feel that I must be careful pulling the cash in and out all the time because the vinyl doesn't look like it is made to take such use. (It isn't double-stitched to the side.) If you are just placing your checkbook or other flat items into the cover, you will have no issues, and I probably won't either. I believe it will last if I am careful and don't stick my fingers under the vinyl.