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Amazon Basics 15 Sheet Cross Cut Paper CD Credit Card Office Shredder
Last Updated: August 7, 2022 (Refresh Now)
7.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
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Review Analysis - 952 recent, verified reviews
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Size
264shredder, shred, shredding, shreds, sheets
+64%
-36%
" ... This paper shredder works absolutely great and cost a fraction of the price of other name brands. ... "
" ... Hopefully it’ll work nice size could be put anywhere ... "
" ... I wanted a low cost paper shredder with a bin and this exactly fits the bill. ... "
" ... I like that multiple papers fit through easily! ... "
" ... Very good quality, shreds great ... "
" ... I love this paper shredder. ... "
" ... This is a great shredder. ... "
" ... Safe with lots of power and really cuts up a variety of paper types inserted. ... "
Body
179bin, sheets, shredded, empty, small
+70%
-30%
" ... I shred a fairly small amount of documents. ... Two small gripes. ... "
" ... Handles credit cards like a champ. ... "
" ... Got a thick piece of mail? ... The bin is large and comes out easy. ... "
" ... Best for 5-8 pieces of paper at a time. ... I love it because it is small and easy to dump if I have a lot of things to shed. ... "
" ... The size is perfect. ... "
" ... It is made of sturdy plastic and is powerful for a budget shredder. ... "
" ... I like that this seems so far to be a very strong motor with good capacity for sheets of paper to move through with no problem. ... "
" ... Compact sturdy and does a great job. ... "
Reliability
172stopped working, working, jammed, shredder, stopped
+24%
-76%
" ... It worked well until it stopped ... "
" ... Bought it, didn't inspect it ,shipping box recycled- went to use it after four weeks uggh won't work now what? ... "
" ... Broken very easily and didn’t last ... "
" ... it stop working after couple of use. ... Paper got jammed and it stoped working completely. ... "
" ... Shredder malfunctioned after about 30% of the job I had in mind. ... "
" ... I used it a total of 5 times and then it broke. ... "
" ... I purchased this machine 2 years ago and it lasted less than 6 months . ... Contacted them last night because the replacement is not working now. ... "
" ... Stop working after time. ... "
Usage
115home, office, easy, shredder, button
+85%
-15%
" ... Very quiet and easy to use. ... "
" ... Good value, easy to use and clear ... "
" ... Good size for use at home. ... "
" ... This is a small shredder but very easy to use and satisfying to rid yourself of documents , statements, etc ... "
" ... It has a strong motor and is easy to use. ... "
" ... I use it for my home office. ... Easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... This shredder is a perfect size for my home office. ... "
" ... It’s small, easy to use and shreds easily. ... "
Price
76money, waste of money, worth, worth the money, good value
+72%
-28%
" ... Very happy with quality vs price. ... "
" ... Good value for the money. ... "
" ... Great product at a price point that beats just about any possible competition. ... "
" ... Best for the price. ... "
" ... Good bang for the buck. ... "
" ... It is worth the price and the size is perfect! ... "
" ... For the price it works great. ... "
" ... Not very heavy duty but still a decent shreader for the money. ... "
Marketplace
59return, refund, window, returned, money back
+37%
-63%
" ... But I do go out of my way to warn people on defective products, and this is one of them. ... "
" ... I contacted Amazon and since it was a year ago they will not replace, refund or offer a credit. ... "
" ... They gave a very short window for return. ... "
" ... Of course after the return window it stopped working. ... "
" ... Long story short- money off on a return ! ... "
" ... I'll keep it for my home office only because it's cheap and not worth the hassle to return. ... "
" ... Had to return it twice. ... "
" ... I sent back for a refund. ... "
Performance
49fast, quiet, done, gets the job, easy to use
+100%
" ... It is very fast and durable. ... "
" ... It’s very fast and easily moved. ... "
" ... It's quiet, fast, and easy to use. ... "
" ... No frills, affordable, and does the job. ... "
" ... Ditto moving the switch to the far right for fast forward. ... "
" ... Does it’s job. ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... It's fast, quiet and powerful! ... "
Sound
37noise, quiet, noisy, volume, shredder
+57%
-43%
" ... Suitable for home use but not for high volume spreading. ... "
" ... the noise level is quiet. ... But it has done 3 bags of shredding old papers and still a nice quiet sound. ... "
" ... Easy to use, minimal noise. ... "
" ... Great for small spaces. ... "
" ... How can it shred without making noise? ... "
" ... Noise is a bit quieter actually, and really like the peek through window on the bin. ... "
" ... It is not too loud and functions as expected. ... "
" ... It's not too loud, but still makes a good bit of noise. ... "
Cut
33cut, cross cut, paper, cross cut shredder, shredder
+73%
-27%
" ... It's light weight, not overly loud and does a criss-cross cut, which I was especially looking for. ... "
" ... Have had this Amazon Basics15 Sheet Cross-Cut shredder for over a year with no problems. ... "
" ... This product is a real cut up!! ... "
" ... I'm most impressed by the cutting ability. ... "
" ... I like this product because it lives up to it’s name,does exactly what it suppose to do, cuts all my paper with ease. ... "
" ... This is a low-cost, basic shredder, not a cross-cut. ... "
" ... Easily shreds all my sensitive docs that I used to try to cut or rip by hand. ... "
" ... It was whisper quiet and with no hesitation cut the cardboard with clean sharp edges. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
32amazon, refund, window, returned, money back
+6%
-94%
" ... almost returned it as soon as purchased. ... cancelled return, stopped working within 1 month. ... tried to log on for return today - missed window by less than a week! ... "
" ... Very disappointed - unable to return. ... "
" ... I sent back for a refund. ... "
" ... I want my money back ... "
" ... Long story short- money off on a return ! ... "
" ... Ive only had it three months now stuck with a broken machine and unable to return. ... "
" ... sold to me . ... "
" ... Had to be returned in 1 month. ... "
Design
26sheets of paper, looks, jammed, three, shred
+50%
-50%
" ... Looks like it could have been a used one that went bad. ... "
" ... Paper got jammed and it stoped working completely. ... "
" ... The green light goes on but the machine will not accept the paper. ... "
" ... Tried to use it to shredd regular paper. ... "
" ... I really thought it worked great, then it didn't it is constantly getting paper Jams this product is a constant hassle with even just 1 piece of paper. ... "
" ... This printer was used sparingly and lasted only three years. ... "
" ... Paper is clogged after four sheets of paper with no staplers. ... "
" ... But would not shred a single piece of paper. ... "
Features
24safety features, auto, shut, reverse, shreds
+75%
-25%
" ... Safety features- unit will shut off if it over heats. ... "
" ... It's a nice feature to have to 3 mode shred, reverse and the on but only turns on when you put paper through! ... "
" ... Well, this shredder did what i needed it to do , it has a twenty minute on and off safety feature so that worked out well ( which i did not need , it took me two and a half hours to shred everything and the shredder did not stop except for when the shredder bin needed to be emptied, then i would just turn it on again and continue, 10 full bins later i was done, i would not recommend to shred that long without a longer cool down cycle but to use my shredding experience as an example of the durabi ... "
" ... It is easily maneuverable, which is a really nice feature. ... It seems like that particular design feature isn't quite right. ... "
" ... It has the ability for off/auto/forward/back. ... "
" ... I like how the light will turn red when it’s overheating which is important to know with shredders really. ... "
" ... This is quiet, cross-cut, speedy, and has built in safety features that I haven’t needed or used yet. ... "
" ... Auto mode is very good and shreds well up to 12 sheets. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
23basic, advertised, seller, reviews, purchase
+65%
-35%
" ... All the functions work as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... Item as stated ... "
" ... Bought this on Amazon about 1-1/2 years ago. ... "
" ... and does the job as described. ... "
" ... i'm so please i found this amazon basic. ... "
" ... With all the negative reviews on all brands & prices, I decided to buy the Amazon model. ... "
" ... Good seller or bad seller that is all you need to know. ... "
Cleaning
23paper, bin, empty, clogged, cleaning
+61%
-39%
" ... Even though the sensor has been cleaned and no paper has been loaded, it sometimes works alone. ... "
" ... It is very easy to move around and clean. ... "
" ... I found putting a plastic bag in the bin works out nicely, otherwise you'll always have small shredded paper to clean up. ... "
" ... I think the way to keep a shredder for a long time is to shred only small quantities at a time, keep it clean & lubricating it occasionally. ... "
" ... Easy to use and cleaning is simple. ... "
" ... great to clean up the paper junk ... "
" ... Some say lubricate every time you empty the bin (assuming you don't tamp down the shredded paper multiple times). ... "
" ... It was whisper quiet and with no hesitation cut the cardboard with clean sharp edges. ... "
Print
20sheets of paper, jammed, three, shred, piece
+40%
-60%
" ... Within 30 minutes of using it, it no longer feeds paper through. ... "
" ... It just stopped feeding paper - do not see a jam, runs in reverse so not sure why it will not work ... "
" ... I really thought it worked great, then it didn't it is constantly getting paper Jams this product is a constant hassle with even just 1 piece of paper. ... "
" ... Paper got jammed and it stoped working completely. ... "
" ... This printer was used sparingly and lasted only three years. ... "
" ... Tried to use it to shredd regular paper. ... "
" ... This jams on just 2 sheets of paper. ... "
" ... The green light goes on but the machine will not accept the paper. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
9received, product, fast, delivered, day
+78%
-22%
" ... We ordered this and received same day shipping, which was nice . ... "
" ... Was delivered same day. ... "
" ... I bought it and it work right out the box. ... "
" ... The product came as described and fast shipping. ... "
" ... Packaged great Boy!!! ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
8described, works
+88%
-13%
" ... All the functions work as advertised. ... "
" ... Item as stated ... "
" ... performs as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... and does the job as described. ... "
Comfort
8one, heavy, fingers, fall, little
+38%
-63%
" ... Awkward and unreliable. ... "
" ... It is top heavy and mine has fallen over ... "
" ... I never received the wheels for this thing & it is very difficult to move by hand. ... "
" ... A little top heavy, but not so much it would fall over. ... "
Cooling
6minutes, wait, shuts, overheated, cooled
+50%
-50%
" ... AFTER USING IT FOR 10 MINS OVER HEATS AND NEED TO WAIT 30 MINS FOR IT TO COOL DOWN. ... "
" ... It overheated after 10 minutes of shredding and had to wait 30 minutes for it to cool off. ... "
" ... Overheats after 10-15 min ... "
Connectivity
5outlet
+20%
-80%
" ... Plugged, unplugged, reset, no luck. ... "
" ... When I connected it it absolutely did not turn on, not even a blink of a light. ... "
" ... Tried plugging it into another outlet. ... "
" ... It only turns off when I pull the plug out of the wall. ... "
Video
3+67%
-33%
" ... Used once for the video. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
3working, jammed, arrived
-100%
" ... It’s not my fault that the product(s) are defective. ... "
" ... But I do go out of my way to warn people on defective products, and this is one of them. ... "
" ... Arrived not working. ... "
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