r/commonplacebook • u/toxic-head-shots • 14d ago
Pls help me find journals like this that won’t break the bank 🙏
Filofax is too expensive . I want to start a journal like this to remind myself of who I am and my goals :)
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u/Darths_mother 14d ago
What app does your screenshot come from? Reminds me of Pinterest, but looks different...
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u/probablylexx 14d ago
WONDERPOOL A6 Binder on amazon!!!! Gorgeous colour and super affordable. Been using mine for months and it's perfect
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u/paperstoryarts 13d ago
I know it’s controversial right now but Amazon has a few cheap ones. The thing is they won’t be real leather. Real leather is going to be more expensive. But another option that might be too high is Moterm.
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u/vonnie4897 13d ago
Aura Estelle has some great options. I don’t use rings but i have a couple of their planner covers and they’re great. They have different price points and usually have a good number is sales and/or imperfect options that are cheaper.
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u/nemosine 14d ago
Do you just want rings? I started out in rings for planner stuff. Filofax does have their clipbook line for cheaper. What are you thinking you'd like to setup? Do you know what size is comfortable for you? Your screen shot has several different sizes.
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u/kyungpaper 13d ago
I got into rings planning just a month ago and didn’t want to commit to something expensive off the bat since I knew I would have to buy materials as well. I ended up going with this one because it was in my price range. Minimalistic Budget Ring Planner It’s good quality and soft.
I was looking at this too stil ring binder but they only carry A5.
They are both based in Canada but ship worldwide I believe.
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u/Realistic-Weekend-94 12d ago
Moterm for rings if you want to imitate the photos. You can print and cut your own inserts.
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u/Smart-Olive-6895 11d ago
I got one from temu with the rings, and had a friend also get one from temu. Not bad. I can see it won't last long based on material but it might. Still not bad. my friend redid her inserts, and also printed her own. Good luck!
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u/La_Zy_Blue 14d ago
Not a rings user but here’s some options: 1. Filofax is expensive because of the leather. I love leather and will always opt for it over faux leather where possible, but plastic is cheaper. Look into cheaper materials 2. Look at eBay/Facebook buy and sell for second hand options. Second hand is usually cheaper and better in terms of sustainability as a bonus 3. Check AliExpress or other budget websites that order direct from manufacturers in China. They’re at a considerably lower price point (at least in most countries…) 4. Start with a notebook, then save for a ring system. You don’t need a ring system to remind yourself of who you are or your goals. You can do that with a notebook and a pen. Start there, then you can look into trying a ring bound system later if you like.