Back to Pen + Gear 6-Sheet Crosscut, Paper/Credit Card Shredder, 11.5L x 6.5W x 16H in

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4.27 out of 5stars
(22 reviews)

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5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
05/25/2021
Shredder Papers/Credit-Cards
Easy to set up small don't take up space easy to use good price :)
Victoria

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
03/12/2021
Broken
We never got to try it out because the moment we pulled it out of its box we noticed the plastic base/bin was cracked down the side, top to bottom. Since the shredder was very well packaged, surrounded by protective cardboard bumpers and plastic wrapping, and the box did not show any sign of damage outside, I figure it was packaged like this. Shoddy quality control and very disappointing.
lcvp104
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  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/04/2022
    Little power horse!
    I was not sure about buying this shredder at first. After purchasing at a great price, I soon discovered it was a bargain. Easily shreds 10 pieces although I usually do less. This little machine is a real worker, doesn’t overheat. Not too loud. Shred’s credit cards too. I had a popular brand similar to this one and had to return it because it jammed up all the time. Not this one. It is great! If you need a shredder, this is the one!
    sandra
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/10/2022
    Good shredder for small offices.
    The shredder works well. I have used it a few times. It crosscuts so it destroys sufficiently for me. I have not had any problems so far. Also - the product was delivered on time as I was notified. I am happy with the experience
    Unknown
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/20/2022
    Small but it does the job.
    Small and compact for a small home. It does the job good buy.
    Stephanie
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/15/2022
    Bought one 2 years ago and it died last week. You may think 2 years is not a long time, but believe me I used it more than you will ever know. So since I was happy with the last one I thought I would buy another one. For the money it is an excellent shredder. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for an inexpensive shredder that does what it is suppose to do. JUST BE SURE TO NOT OVERLOAD IT WITH MORE THAN 6 SHEETS BECAUSE THE MOTOR STRAINS AT THAT POINT
    Joan
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/06/2021
    What a Power Machine!
    This shredder is nice, heavy and really pretty wonderful! It cut through varying thicknesses and shreds both ways, so you end up with tiny pieces. It has a great little window so that you can keep up with what's going on inside, and a nice handle for the somewhat heavy lid! I am happy to replace my little shredder with this nicer one.
    grateful2praise
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/27/2021
    Ok shredder
    When I first used this shredder I was impressed at the micro-cut shreds. After a few minutes of shredding, the overheat light came on. That was disappointing because I had a lot of paper that needs to be shredded. If you are pressed for time, this is not the shredder for you. But if you aren't in a hurry and have time to wait for the shredder to cool off then this will work for you. I also like the credit card shredding feature, it also has a separate slot for that.
    nana2000126
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/14/2021
    Do not buy
    Had for two months and only have used it twice. Already broken and needs to be replaced. Plugged into active outlet and green light will only turn on auto or forwards but nothings happens. Light is off on reverse. Called customer service and they said it definitely needs to be replaced.
    Michelle
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/12/2021
    Works, but not that great..
    Maybe I just need a heavier-duty shredder, but every time I use this to shred about 20-30 sheets, even putting in one sheet at a time, it goes pretty slowly. The shreds don't fall right down and I don't know if that's typical for a cross-cutter or not, but the paper always gets jammed up in the top and every time I use it I have to spend about 30 minutes manually pulling every shred I can out of it, and I can still never get them all out... Again don't know too much about shredders and I don't remember what I had previously, but I remember I had another brand years ago and I never had to sit there digging my hands in to get all the jammed paper out every time I used it... Also, this one is a little delayed in how it works too; the few other shredders I had I would just stick the paper in the top and it would go down right away. This one probably takes 3-4 seconds to register that a piece of paper is there (unless it is already going), so therefore I have to sit or stand above it awkwardly waiting for it to take the paper, and takes me longer to shred overall... (My hands are tiny enough, so I don't know if most people would even be able to get their fingers in the tiny grooves to pull out the jammed pieces of paper..) I would say for a general shredder you only use occasionally, this is good. But if you plan to use weekly or even more often, don't get this one, it'll wear out within a year. Just went to use it again, and it started steaming on me for the first time within probably 2 minutes, so I'm throwing this in the dump and getting a different one... (Ps, it does have an extra slot just to stick cards in, which is technically kinda fun to use...)
    Gabie
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/06/2021
    Everything and more
    Its very sturdy and it performs exactly the way it said it would
    debra
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/25/2021
    Shredder Papers/Credit-Cards
    Easy to set up small don't take up space easy to use good price :)
    Victoria
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/20/2021
    Great bang for your buck!
    Good size, fits discreetly in my home office area. Cuts quickly
    Yolanda
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/06/2021
    The little shredder that can
    Love the shredder. I wish the basket was bigger, but overall it is perfect as well as the price. I did remove the chip from my credit cards before shredding because it said plastic. It worked like a charm, so far no issues at all. I would recommend this item.
    Melissa
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/06/2021
    The little shredder that can
    Love the shredder. I wish the basket was bigger, but overall it is perfect as well as the price. I did remove the chip from my credit cards before shredding because it said plastic. It worked like a charm, so far no issues at all. I would recommend this item.
    MM
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/12/2021
    Broken
    We never got to try it out because the moment we pulled it out of its box we noticed the plastic base/bin was cracked down the side, top to bottom. Since the shredder was very well packaged, surrounded by protective cardboard bumpers and plastic wrapping, and the box did not show any sign of damage outside, I figure it was packaged like this. Shoddy quality control and very disappointing.
    lcvp104
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/09/2020
    Pay close attention to what you actually get
    I think I was sold a refurbished unit. But I am so desperate that I don't have the time nor the money to return it. So, I'll have to keep it and try to use it. But I will not order from his company in the future.
    DeeDee6
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/12/2020
    Great paper shredder for a beginner.
    The 10 Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder was easy to put together, very simple, all you have to do is attach the waste bin to the shredder cabinet and voila, you're done. It recommends no more than 10 sheets inserted at one time. I had no problem with the machine inserting this amount. I love that you can have the shredder powered on to the auto position and as soon as you insert the paper, the machine kicks into action. As soon as the sheets you've inserted are complete, the machine automatically deactivates. It has three other settings also, such as off, forward and reverse. I would recommend this to anyone who doesn't have a lot of shredding to do at one time or someone who has the time to sit and shred if they have a lot of papers.
    LaShantie
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/30/2020
    Best shredder on the market
    This is a fantastic shredder.. The shredder is pretty large and very durable as I've been shredding many things with it. It has the ability to shred as many as ten pieces of paper. It also has the ability to shred up to one credit card which is very impressive. The wheels on the shredder provide great mobile access when I need to move it from place to place. The shredder operates in forward motion and also in reverse motion. The reverse motion is used to rectify a paper jam which is very necessary when I am shredding a great amount of paper. This shredder also cross cuts which is a great feature to have when you want to ensure the security of your shredded documents. Automatic position allows the shredder to start automatically as soon as you insert paper that needs to be shredded. The shredder has a great safety feature. It will not operate when the bin is not secured in place. There is no safety feature for children so you need to keep your children away from it. Overall, I highly recommend this pen and gear 10-sheet cross-cut shredder model c206-C. It has everything that you would expect in a high quality shredder.
    Asia
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/27/2020
    WOW!! Really impressed
    I am really impressedI with my pen and Gear 10 Sheet shredder. It cuts paper like it's Butter. I really put this little shredder To the text up to 10 sheets of paper And the motor didn't lag anymore Than any other shredder that I've Used. It cut through small staples Without difficulty now I can safely Dispose of my important documents And even credit cards now I just leave It to my 10 sheet pen and Gear To get the job done. No more Tearing or using scissors to do The job it even comes with a Power on heat indicator. Up to 3 Minute continuous run time I also noticed that if the bin is Not closed properly the shredder Will not turn on. I highly reccomend PEN and GEAR 10 page shredder
    Babe
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/26/2020
    Great Home/Office Shredder!
    Pen + Gear's Heavy-duty Standard Security Shredder is a great home/office shredder when a micro-cut high-security shredder isn't necessary or preferred. It has a quiet operation and shreds 16 pages of 22 lb. paper easily. It also shreds small paper clips and staples without a problem. I did not try shredding a credit card or CD, but I have no trouble believing this shredder is quite capable of those operations. I love the safety features on this machine. The covered feed-opening prevents fingers (and hair!) from coming in contact with the blades. It also has an overload indicator which will reverse automatically and remove excess paper. When the bin is full, the "full Basket" light will turn red, and the cutter will stop until the bin is emptied. The shredder also has "AUTO," "FWD" and "REV" buttons which are operated manually. I really like the size of the bin (5.3 gallons), the see-through window and the wheels which roll easily on carpet. The shredder itself has a small footprint considering its capabilities and durability. It is approximately (with wheels on) 19-1/4" (H), 13-1/2" (W), 10" (D). The only negative observation I have about this shredder is that the bin is awkward to re-insert after removing. It has to be tilted in order for the latch to engage. Otherwise, it is a great and handy machine for home/office use. I received this shredder from the Spark Reviewer program in exchange for my truthful and objective review.
    MEPRE
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/23/2020
    Shredding with ease
    This cross-cut shredder provides peace of mind when it comes to the disposal of confidential documents. It was extremely easy to setup and the wheels provide added mobility. It shredded our documents and credit cards with speed and ease. It's a but noisy, especially when shredding credit cards, but that's to be expected from the power it puts out. I really like that there is an "overheat" alert to protect the motor and the 4-gallon bin slides in and out fairly easily for disposal. Overall I am extremely pleased with this product and highly recommend it.
    Brgs2012