Fellowes P-5+ Powershred – Customer Reviews
Cheap Piece of Junk
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You get what you pay for. I thought I could use the cheapest shredder since I wouldn't be using it heavily, just to shred a few pages a day, and not everyday. Well, after a couple months, it got jammed and then all of sudden it died. I wish I spent a few more bucks for a better shredder which would have been cheaper in the long run.
6/30/2005 12:00 AM | Rating:
Piece of junk!
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Does it shred?Yes.Is it worth $26?NO.Perhaps $9.99, but definitely not $26.If you put more than a couple of pieces of paper in it, it won't shred it properly and you'll have to put it through again.I read the reviews prior to ordering and wish I would have followed other peoples' advice :-(
6/28/2005 12:00 AM | Rating:
Reliable & Durable...if used right
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I bought the older model (SC5+) in 2002 to replace a Royal that had died after too many sheets were put through it at one time. I've been very careful with not putting more than five pieces of paper at at time through this one. It shreds well and has a great wastebasket base. For the price you can't go wrong (it's half of what my old Royal was in 1998). Just don't abuse it or it will die like some of the other reviewers' machines.
2/10/2005 12:00 AM | Rating:
Keep searching
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I realize that this shredder comes with a bottom of the barrel price, but even for $19, one would expect that it would at least perform the functions claimed on the box - it doesn't.It is a piece of junk.It doesn't sense paper when inserted, it keeps spinning indefinitely after shredding because the paper doesn't fall completely from the shredder, and it simply does a horrible job shredding and leaves nearly intact sheets at the bottom of the bin.
This is certainly one of the cheapest shredders out there, I am not sure you could beat the cost, but spend a few more bucks and get one that actually works.Fellowes really should be ashamed of themselves for this model.I spent about $20 more on the Royal VF700 and love it.1/16/2005 12:00 AM | Rating:
Read other fellowes reviews
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Buy carefully, This model only has one other review, but other Fellowes shredders have terrible reviews.I bought a Royal and have been very happy.
10/29/2004 12:00 AM | Rating: