While I didn't purchase this specific pencil case, years ago I purchased a different print of it and it has lasted me actual ages. When I first got the pencil case I couldn't drive, vote, or drink, and now I can do all 3 and it's still in one piece! Some of the colorful outer coating did start flaking off recently, however since I've had this for literal years and it's made of recycled material that truly does not bother me - just time to get a new one :) This pencil case lasted through most of my high school years and all of my college ones, so I guess you could say it's helped me get multiple degrees (what a champ, pencil case) and it also holds all my shit wonderfully. As always, I love everything Blue Q does and am glad to be able to keep supporting them. Please keep in mind that all damage in this photos is after 7 years of Heavy Use, I love and stand by this product (truly my only grievance is that this print is no longer available).