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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 62 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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89%would recommend to a friend

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Customers have good things to say about the Powershred 8-Sheet Crosscut Paper Shredder's performance, particularly its ability to shred plastic cards and handle multiple sheets with ease. Its compact size is also frequently praised, making it suitable for smaller spaces. The ease of use and relatively quiet operation are additional benefits highlighted by users. Many appreciate the product's value for its price.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compact shredder that gets the job done.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This a replacement of another Fellowes. It died because of my error. The lid with motor was really heavy and I dropped it, twice in one episode! So I got one that is slightly smaller and it's much easier to handle. And it gets the job done. I had read in other reviews that it gets hot after prolonged use and that is true. Luckily, my usage is basic and not hard core. Overall, I'm really satisfied.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It’s ok

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s good but I thought it would last a bit longer. If I am Shredding a good amount of paper non stop The motor gets hot and needs to Cool down takesAbout 15 minutes to coolDown

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small but strong

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed another Fellowes (a little smaller and less expensive). I saw this one on sale for $69 and grabbed it (got it cheaper with Best Buy rewards). I really like it. I only use it 1-2 times per week to shred bills but it gets the job done. Would buy it again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Quieter than my previous Fellowes Shredder

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My previous Fellowes shredder finally died on me after at least 5 years. I like this new one as it seems much quieter than my previous. The thing I don't like about this is the bin is much smaller than my previous one. So, I would have to empty it out more often. But for the price, this is acceptable. My old one used to trip my power and I had to reset the breakers. I have this new one plugged in on a surge protector. We shall see if it trips my power also.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for light home use

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I don't think this was meant for heavy use, but for a few sheet a day it is perfect. It takes up very little space so I can easily slide out of the way when I'm not using it. It works very well and I have not had any issues such as jamming.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Shredding performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great shredder for home office

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This shredder is great for a home or small office. Have been using it for a month now and haven't had any issues. Even shredded several credit cards easily. It continues to run for a little while after the last sheet runs through to prevent paper getting stuck in the feed. The only thing that would make it better was if you could pull the bin out vs lifting the heavy top off to empty the bin

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works well for small home use.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a small shredder, but suits my purposes. Runs very smoothly and is easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level, Shredding performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Replacement Shredder

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Shredder is a super quite machine and works as promised. my previous Fellowes I had had for 12 yrs and it finally stopped working.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Shredding performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have at home

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use! Love the security lock for safety and cuts plastic cards with ease.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Shredding performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am very happy with my new shredder, it is quiet, handles stated quantity, and was very reasonably priced. Great purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Shredding performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy Shredding

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great shredder. Pretty much sheds any material as long as you don’t load to many sheets at a time. Bin fills up quickly with a large quantity of shredded material but still a great shredder for a fair price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Shredding performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerful

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This shredder is a beast! And the price makes it out of this world! Great value.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Shredding performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this shredder to replace an Insignia shredder and I am so glad that I chose this one. It works great and doesn’t jam or heat up quickly like my old one did.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for Home use!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a very small, compact shredder great for home use. Its great for shredding mail, credit cards, etc. It eliminates having papers collecting in the home, they're gone and you don't have to deal with the worry of someone seeing your personal information. Just one less thing to deal with, LOL!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Performs as Promised

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have not used this shredder very much so far, but it performs as well as our previous shredder. One additional benefit is that this shredder is much quieter, too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A very solid paper shredder.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a nice powerful paper shredder. Not super loud. Not meant for heavy-duty shredding and the bin can fill up pretty quicky but overall I am happy with this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Shredding performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great for excessive shredding.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    You can fill that shredder up 3 times before it needs a break. By that time you need a break, too. I am moving and eliminating any paperwork over 10 years old. (I am retired) It is handling the workout pretty well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A very quiet shredder

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is very quiet shredder compared to my old shredder. I like the way it does the cross-cut shredding. It would be hard to put those pieces back together.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Shredding performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Brought for my home office. Does the job as expected. Good product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Shredding performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It works really well, just don’t load more than 8

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works really well, just don’t load more than 8 sheets. Also, be careful not to knock it over. The top pops off and can make a huge mess.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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