mrn8 Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 What should I look for in a good shredder? I always feel bad just throwing bills away, so I've been taking it to work and shredding. Well, they just said no more personal shredding here, so I need to find something that isn't too expensive but still will be reliable.
RossMAN Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 We recently bought a shredder and it's been great shredding our financial documents :) What's your budget?
mrn8 Posted February 25, 2005 Author Posted February 25, 2005 I would say <$50 would be a good place to start.
RossMAN Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 Slightly over your budget but this isn't an entry level shredder and is quite powerful. Staples.com offers a shredder for $54.94 after rebate. # Medium Duty# Shreds credit cards# Auto Start and stop# Convenient one hand operation
RossMAN Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 Here is a significantly cheaper shredder for $19.99 after rebate but it's light duty and doesn't handle staples.
mrn8 Posted February 25, 2005 Author Posted February 25, 2005 That first one is actually $34.94 after rebate. There is a $15 instant and a $20 easy rebate. Thanks for the info!
RossMAN Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 That first one is actually $34.94 after rebate. There is a $15 instant and a $20 easy rebate. Thanks for the info!Really? Even better, I'd definitely go with that model :)
mrn8 Posted February 25, 2005 Author Posted February 25, 2005 I did. Awesome deal. Wow! I love Staple's online rebate submission. I'm already done with it, and I didn't even have to waste a stamp.
RossMAN Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 Staples Easy Rebates are great, although CostCo has been doing that for a while. Congratulations on your new shredder, what kind of stuff will you be shredding?
mrn8 Posted February 25, 2005 Author Posted February 25, 2005 Statements, bills, etc...Mostly stuff that I have access to online and they still send me paper bills. Also, stuff like old phone bills and CC apps. Oh, and ... evidence... I love that it can shredd CCs, too. I never know just how to get rid of those.
RossMAN Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 I love that it can shredd CCs, too. I never know just how to get rid of those.I can't recall if our Fellowes shredder ($79.99) from CostCo can handle cc's or not, it does staples just fine. What sucks is they tend to overheat quite easily so after 100 sheets you should call it quits for the day.
Aaron Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 Fellowes, what a great company-- they make just about everything. I think I might pick me up one of those shredders too! How many pages did you say it could shredd? I broke mine the other day trying to shredd too much, gezz..
RossMAN Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 Fellowes, what a great company-- they make just about everything. I think I might pick me up one of those shredders too! How many pages did you say it could shredd? I broke mine the other day trying to shredd too much, gezz..My Fellowes ($79.99 @ CostCo) handles 8 pages. The Staples shredder is half the price, I'd go for that.
Aaron Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 CostCo, I never would of guessed that they had that-- oh wait, they have everything
Guest beatmix01 Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 I hope it was a cross-cut shreader.
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