I've used a Fellowes MS 450-C shredder for years with no problems. I have a home business and needed an upgrade so I purchased a Fellowes 99CI heavy duty shredder. I was impressed with Fellowes before and even more so with this upgrade. The 99CI is more durable, shreds more documents at a time and has a larger waste bin. I probable upgraded more than I should with this shredder, but I know I won't have any problems for a long time. Highly recommended!
Pros: Jam Resistance, Mess Reduction, Quality Construction, Quiet Operation, Safety Features, Secure Cut Size, Service Guarantee, Sheet Capacity, Shreds Credit Cards, Staples and CDs, Warranty
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from fellowes.comBy CM, CS, June 30, 2021
Thank you very much for your great review, AbueloDuane! We appreciate your continued support and glad you are happy with your 99Ci shredder!
This unit is extremely powerful. It is also quieter than previous Fellowes shredders. It took me 10 years to want to get a new shredder for the office. Yes, we still have the Fellowes shredder that we bought 10 years ago and it still is in service today.
We've had our shredder some 8 years and JUST replaced it with the same model (on/off switch went). We WORKED this little machine shredding box after box of old files. Running it FAR LONGER than the suggest 1/2 hour....and it kept on chugging. The empty drawer is not the most convenient... but it works. We shredded MOSTLY paper, some staples, the occasional credit card/CD and it kept on grinding. We did lube it with shredder lube. Other than leaking a bit on the floor from overzealous filling... it seemed to help. Bottom line: if you don't abuse this model...she will keep on chugging. GOOD value for the money.
Very disappointed. The shredder doesn't even power on...I took it out of the box- removed it from the plastic bag, and installed the wheels. I turned on the power switch on the back, and I pressed the power button on the top of the unit. Nothing happened.
Cons: Jam Resistance, Mess Reduction, Quiet Operation, Safety Features, Secure Cut Size, Service Guarantee, Sheet Capacity, Shreds Credit Cards, Staples and CDs, Warranty, worthless, shredded my money
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from fellowes.comBy CM, CS, April 21, 2021
We are sorry your new shredder is not working! If you have not already done so, please reach out to customer service for assistance. We are happy to assist you in resolving this!
The black and silver design is both sleek and professional. In addition to paper, we have shredded many discs with ease, and have not had any issues or jams. It shreds up to 18 documents at a time and is very quiet for a shredder.
Pros: Jam Resistance, Mess Reduction, Quality Construction, Quiet Operation, Safety Features, Secure Cut Size, Service Guarantee, Sheet Capacity, Shreds Credit Cards, Staples and CDs, Warranty
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from fellowes.comBy CM, CS, April 14, 2021
Hi FeliciaDuke. We are glad you are pleased not only with the performance, but the aesthetics of the unit as well. Thank you for taking the time to post your review!
I replaced my old Fellowes shredded (2008). That thing was a work horse and I would have gotten the same thing if they carried it still. This is the 99ci, it is suppose to be an up grade. I didn't like that you have to place the paper down a bit more, but I understand safety in this day and age. It has a nice feel to it and it is fairly heavy. I just shredded a box full of junk mail and it was much faster and quieter than the old machine was. The other thing I like is the customer service. Very helpful, polite, patient and knowledgeable.
Pros: Jam Resistance, Quality Construction, Quiet Operation, Sheet Capacity
I love the fact that this shredder will handle 18 sheets of paper at once, and that if crosscuts into small bits. Not only do I use it for shredding junk mail, newspapers, and scrap paper; I also use the shreddings for making compost for the garden.
Response from fellowes.comBy CM, CS, November 25, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Dappadule! While we greatly appreciate your good feedback, we want to clarify that newspaper should not be put through the shredder. Should you have any questions, please reach out to customer service. We would be happy to assist you!