Powershred 99Ci 18-Sheet Crosscut Paper Shredder
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Why we picked it
18-sheet capacity per pass
Fellowes' Powershred 99Ci is the small-office / home-office paper shredder that handles a real workload — 18 sheets per pass, continuous run capacity (vs the 5-min-then-cool-down cycle of consumer shredders), and 100% jam-proof (the SafeSense feature stops the cutter when fingers touch the feed slot). The crosscut output produces 5/32" × 1-1/2" particles, secure enough for HIPAA / personal financial records. r/OfficeProducts, r/declutter, and r/Privacy all surface the Fellowes Powershred series as the BIFL shredder — owners report 10+ year service lives where consumer shredders die in 2-3 years. The cutter teeth are sharpenable with the Fellowes oil sheets (sold separately) and the bin is 9 gallons (sized for weekly office shredding).
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Price History
Current price: $279.99
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Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +18-sheet capacity per pass
- +Continuous run capacity — no cool-down cycle
- +SafeSense touch-sensor stops cutter when fingers approach
- +Crosscut 5/32" × 1-1/2" particles (HIPAA-secure)
- +9-gallon waste bin (sized for office use)
- +10+ year service life
Cons
- -Loud (~70 dB) — not for adjacent-room use
- -Premium price vs consumer shredders
- -Cutter eventually dulls (sharpen with Fellowes oil sheets)
- -Heavy at 70 lbs — wheels essential for relocation
Warranty & Returns
Warranty
2-year limited warranty + 10-year cutter warranty
Return Policy
Most items are returnable within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. Some categories have shorter return windows.
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