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The verdict
Amazon Basics 8-Sheet Cross Cut Paper and Credit
7,000+ bought last month
Size8 Sheet
ColorWhite
OVERPRICED.
This is a desktop paper shredder that cuts documents into small cross-cut pieces for security purposes. It handles up to 8 sheets of standard paper at a time, plus credit cards and staples, and is designed for home or small office use.
$38.25
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- It shreds material into tiny pieces that meet P-4 security standards, which is better protection than basic strip-cut shredders if you're concerned about document security.
- The machine has a 3 minute runtime limit followed by a 30 minute cooldown period, so you can't continuously shred large batches without waiting.
- It won't work with metal credit cards, and you need to feed credit cards one at a time rather than in batches with paper.
As of Aug 14, the Amazon Basics 8-Sheet Cross Cut Paper and Credit is overpriced at $38.25 — versus a $35.08 typical price and a $27.38 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
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The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 12.8 × 7.3 × 14.1 in
- Weight
- 8.7 lb
- Colour
- White
- Size
- 8 Sheet
- Special features
- Overheat Protection