Would this shredder handle an average piece of junkmail without opening it (as long as there's no credit card in it)?
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If it's only a couple pages, yes. I have been very pleased with how mine is working. Some of the larger credit card offers are just to thick. I open them and feed anything with personal info through the shredder. Envelopes and such I just throw in the recycle bin.
1752521
How do you know how many pages are in it. Two pages folded in there would be 6 papers at a time, plus the envelope. I don't think I'd do it. I find it SO easy to discard the envelope, tear off two 1/3s of a page, and shred them. The rest goes in the recycling wastebasket. Even just shred the two pages if you want to, but I know it's good for 6 pages.
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Yes, the thinner cable/satellite tv and home refinance type solicitations it can shred without a problem without opening it. The thicker political fundraisers with survey and return envelop may need to be opened, depending on the size. I've been extremely happy with this shredder and don't regret buying it at all.
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I would say no. you really have to put one or two single sheets at a time. Nothing bulky, no sticky labels. It's just a basic shredder,
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I just tested it for you and ground through one of the daily junk mail Chase credit card apps envelopes, and it shredded it no problem. I love my Fellowes. It's the best shredder I've purchased. Remember to use some oil every now and then, per the instructions, to keep it moving well. I also take the top off and make sure nothing has wrapped itself around anything. Be sure to unplug it first, says Momma Sharon, I don't think you will be disappointed.
336459
I generally remove staples before shredding, however, once in a while one gets by me, but, it doesn't seem to give this machine a problem.
1069974
I have not had the unit overheat yet and have shredded a lot of material - I also tend to throw unopened junk mail in the shredder and it has no issues. This is the best shredder I have ever used. The only two things I can think of that are negative is the bin is a little small but I knew this when I purchased it and the corners on my bin were bent (plastic) and it was obvious this was not from shipping - it's minor and does not affect anything just cosmetic.
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The way the paper feeds into this machine is easy from any angle. I insert my papers any way they will fit, & it has never jammed or had to be reversed. I think someone with a visual impairment could very easily use this paper shredder without assistance.
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Anne... the shredder works so well you do not need any warranty on paper before purchasing, I own one and it work hard and all the time.
1140762
Yes, the 100X shreds junk-mail. Junk mail is best fed through the manual slot to avoid jams.Lynn,Acco Brands
312177
It can continuously shred paper for 10 mins straight. However, if you do it at a more moderate pace it won't overheat that qucikly.
1702986
According to the Fellowes site for this shredder, credit cards are to be shred through the CD slot. See info below. Will shred: Paper, credit cards, CD/DVDs/3.5 disks and staples Will not shred: Continuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper, cardboard, paper clips,* laminates or plastic other than noted above Paper shred size: Confetti-Cut.................................................................... 5/64" x 5/16" (2 x 8mm) Card/CD shred size: Strip-Cut ............................................................................................ 5/16" (8mm)
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Jennifer, it handles staples very well. I've also shredded a couple of credit cards, and it didn't hesitate. No sure if it'll do that as it get older/dull, but it's a great shredder at a good price!
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I have this Comet shredder about a year, very happy with the functionality, I shred about 25-50 sheets/envelopes (various thicknesses) per day and it does a great job with shredding into small pieces of paper which are recyclable with our trash collection. Would highly recommend this unit (it replaced a an office supply store shredder).
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It shreds in stips. It is an easy way to get rid of junk mail or store receipts fast if you don't have a "real" shredder handy but I would recommend blacking out any personal info with a marker if you are concerned about your information getting out there.
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I have not tried but I would assume so. I always open the offers & only shred the application part. The rest I recycle.
556606
yes it shreds credit cards the same as paper i have only shreded 3 cards since purchase
797807
I don't know. I use it for paper only, mostly mail, and transfer the contents to town provided bin every other week or so.
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It actually ships without the casters installed so you should be good to go. Fantastic shredder as well. Cheers!
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I say it depends on how often you use your shredder to begin with. Heavy use would require once a month at least. If you shred receipts, mail, and documents here and there as I do, I have done it when I thought it necessary. When it seemed that it becsme more difficult for the paper to shred. So far since buying them, I've used 1 or 2. And when I do the shredder works as intended again.