I almost didn't buy this because of negative reviews, but I took a chance, & I'm glad that I did. It works fine. If you close it correctly and carry it by the handle, it works great. I lay it flat to open it, & my border never falls out. If you don't lay it down to open it, you may end up with a mess. I have 3 of these, & they hold a lot of border!!  I also like these because once they are rolled up, I can stand them between a bookcase and the wall. They are easier to hide than border boxes.