My wife bought these notebooks but noticed that all the pages were stuck together. It seems like maybe the cutting process for the pages wasn't well done.Unable to flip pages freely. Worth the price but pages are stuck together at bindingThese are kinda thin for me; I prefer a notebook that has a little weight to it, but they're useful for small things or for journaling, etc. The paper is standard quality, which means you can't use markers in them without the ink bleeding through, but I think gel pens would be okay. The elastic is also standard quality, so you can't pull on it like I tend to when I'm nervous. I like the gold on them, it's a nice touch. They are very pink, so if you love pink, these are a great choice for you.I got the marble style and they're very pretty! I was expecting a glossy/shiny cover, but they're more matte. The pages turn easily and the paper quality seems good. I buy a lot of cheap notebooks and these are sturdier than the ones I usually get, however, for the price I definitely expected something a little more substantial.These were just what I was looking for: multipack, 5X7 size, pages sturdy and lined on both sides, band to hold closed and lies flat when in use. I am a list maker and these are working great for me, easy to carry around for reference. I am thinking about these for other uses as well such as a password log or address book. Great value for the money, would defiantly buy again!This gift was a pleasant surprise for my mom!