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Fellowes Powershred 99Ci 18 Sheet Capacity 100 Jam Proof Cross Cut Paper Shredder
Last Updated: June 14, 2022 (Refresh Now)
8.0
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/10
Total Reviews
999
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765
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Size
71shred, shredding, shreds, shredded, jammed
+72%
-28%
" ... If you want to shred junk mail without opening the envelope - this is the shredder you need. ... Heavy duty and able to handle multiple sheets without straining. ... "
" ... I mainly bought this for junk mail and it will shred whole envelopes if not too thick. ... "
" ... 2) You have to push the paper a long way before the shredder takes hold of the paper and pulls it through. ... "
" ... Great for large and small jobs. ... "
" ... This shredder is so mess free, works well and doesn’t jam. ... "
" ... Shreds multiple sheets with ease as well as credit cards. ... "
" ... It does exactly what it’s supposed to do: shred, and shred, and shred. ... The receiving bin is ample… just put a plastic kitchen garbage bag in it to make shredded paper removal a no-mess breeze. ... "
" ... Prudent to remove staples and paper clips, even though it is rated to pulverize those too. ... "
Body
58shredder, plastic, basket, bags, wheels
+62%
-38%
" ... Perfect height, much more quiet then my previous shredder, great capacity, runs well. ... "
" ... It seem the worth its weight in gold ! ... "
" ... Great for large and small jobs. ... "
" ... Heavy duty, easy to operate and the wheels are a saver in being able to move it around easily. ... It has a large capacity and I do a lot of shredding and I haven't had to empty the bin yet! ... "
" ... easy to use, a lot of space for shredded pieces . ... "
" ... I have shredded five bags of stuff. ... If you TLC that pull out tray it should last a long time. ... "
" ... Powerful, and large capacity. ... "
" ... a GOOD MONSTER that handles paper so easily. ... "
Usage
34office, easy, home, easy to use, reverse
+71%
-29%
" ... Purchased this for my work office and liked it so much I bought another for my home. ... "
" ... Thing is a monster, shedding made easy. ... "
" ... It has casters making it easy to maneuver and it shreds like a boss. ... "
" ... I’m so glad that we went with the bigger shredder for our home office. ... And so easy to empty with no overflowing backs. ... "
" ... Good idea to download the manual so you can see how to lubricate it properly. ... "
" ... Pros: Quiet, easy to use, easy to move from room to room if needed. ... "
" ... Heavy duty, easy to operate and the wheels are a saver in being able to move it around easily. ... "
" ... Great at home shredder. ... "
Reliability
29lasted, 99ci, shredder, fellowes, shredders
+76%
-24%
" ... I have this for about 3 to 4 years now and i still didn't encounter any problem. ... "
" ... I had Fellows year ago that lasted almost 10 years. ... "
" ... Have had this for a year and it looks like it will last forever. ... "
" ... The last one we bought lasted years in an office environment where there was a LOT of shredding, so we bought another one when the power supply on the old one went out. ... "
" ... Ive owned ( and destroyed) several shredders. ... "
" ... Much better than the Staple unit I replaced after 15 plus years of service. ... Hopefully this one lasts me a decade plus too. ... "
" ... I like the shredder and it was a replacement for a Fellowes 79Ci which I had for almost 9 years. ... "
" ... I've had this for about a month and I have had zero issues. ... "
Marketplace
17works, advertised, returning, days, basics
+41%
-59%
" ... There was little to no packing material inside and to top it off, it does not work!! ... "
" ... I’m so sick and tired of this machine I will be returning it!! ... "
" ... No response back yet from the seller. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, it is made in China these days. ... "
" ... Doesn’t work as advertised. ... "
" ... 2 years later, same problem on the replacement 99Ci. ... "
" ... I think I'm going with an Amazon Basics units now. ... "
" ... I believe that I should be refunded in full for this product which is thus unused and unusable. ... "
Sound
13noise, volume, shredder, noisy, noise level
+54%
-46%
" ... It is also whisper-quiet, which I did not expect. ... "
" ... The noise level is definitely improved. ... "
" ... Much better than his previous shredder, which was a robust but still fairly-low volume unit. ... "
" ... I would say it is very quiet. ... "
" ... Efficient, quiet, easily moved. ... "
Cleaning
13mess, bin, messy, shredding, shredded paper
+54%
-46%
" ... Able to put a garbage bag in to make clean up quick. ... "
" ... This shredder is so mess free, works well and doesn’t jam. ... "
" ... It will take a while if you are shredding commercial paper debris. ... "
" ... The receiving bin is ample… just put a plastic kitchen garbage bag in it to make shredded paper removal a no-mess breeze. ... "
" ... Any household oil will work fine. ... "
" ... This home shredder may not shred the articles to dust, but it does a fantastic job. ... "
" ... We line it with a bag to make cleaning easier. ... "
Price
12worth the money, price, worth, waste, worth the price
+75%
-25%
" ... Worth the money. ... Bought on sale at a discounted price. ... "
" ... This is worth the money! ... "
" ... This is commercial and lives up to the price ... "
" ... It was worth the extra money in our opinion. ... "
" ... Worth the money spent. ... "
" ... Worth the price! ... "
" ... It is reliable and worth the money. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
10works, advertised, basics, warehouse, thank
+60%
-40%
" ... This one is awesome and I got it “like new” from Amazon Warehouse. ... "
" ... works as well as advertised. ... "
" ... Thank You in advance ... Purchase from Amazon online 04-2021 ... "
" ... Amazon was still cheaper. ... They seem identical. ... "
" ... Looks and works as described. ... "
Cut
10cut, cross cut, sheets, plastic, fellowes
+80%
-20%
" ... It cuts 18 or fewer pages with ease. ... "
" ... The machines draws it in, cuts it up, and carries on without a hitch. ... "
" ... Cuts through several sheets with ease. ... "
" ... pic on right is my old CROSS CUT - which cuts into tiny square and diamond shaped pieces. ... "
" ... Gets the job done, but not really quiet or cross cut. ... "
" ... One thing I found was if I cut a credit card in half and put it through, I had to push it down with a piece of papar to get the blades to engage. ... "
" ... My old Fellowes P-8C Cross-Cut lasted 8 years! ... "
" ... Nice reverse cut feature to undo jams. ... "
Features
9safety feature, shredder, auto, wheels, reverse
+89%
-11%
" ... The flimsiness prevents proper closure of bin and keeps it from turning on (safety feature). ... "
" ... lots of safety features . ... "
" ... Safety features are great. ... "
" ... The auto shut off feature is terrific. ... "
" ... I really like the safety features: if your fingers get to the edge of the throat of the machine, it will auto-stop. ... "
" ... It has lots of neat features my old one didn't have. ... "
" ... Safety feature a major plus. ... "
" ... The safety feature is nice. ... "
Design
7printer, looks, weight, sides, shred
+71%
-29%
" ... It seem the worth its weight in gold ! ... "
" ... Really handles paper ... "
" ... Good Shrewder Writer of documents. ... "
" ... (Smells like oil, ink or burning) I had to take it out of my office because the smell was so strong that it was making me feel lightheaded and sick. ... "
Performance
6job done, gets the job, workhorse, quiet, performance
+100%
" ... Again, we love how quiet it runs. ... "
" ... It does a great job. ... "
" ... Gets the job done! ... "
" ... This does the job! ... "
Print
4printer, shred, office, mind, mess
+75%
-25%
" ... Really handles paper ... "
" ... Good Shrewder Writer of documents. ... "
" ... (Smells like oil, ink or burning) I had to take it out of my office because the smell was so strong that it was making me feel lightheaded and sick. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
4years, replacement, replace, 99ci
-100%
" ... I believe that I should be refunded in full for this product which is thus unused and unusable. ... "
" ... I’m so sick and tired of this machine I will be returning it!! ... "
" ... 2 years later, same problem on the replacement 99Ci. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
4advertised, described
+75%
-25%
" ... works as well as advertised. ... "
" ... Looks and works as described. ... "
Comfort
4shredder, plastic, buttons
+50%
-50%
" ... Falling apart on day 1 — two buttons holding bottom together have already fallen off. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
3arrived, packaging
+67%
-33%
" ... It arrived 4 days ago. ... "
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