Fellowes paper shredders are everywhere. You see their commercials on TV and you can find them just about anywhere. Money can certainly buy a lot of advertising, but that doesn’t necessarily make a great product. So how do the Fellowes Powershred paper shredders hold up? A lot better than most department store shredders. Here’s why.

Department store shredders typically have a very bad reputation. They are often synonymous with cheap, plastic parts and jams. This, unfortunately, is the truth in many circumstances. Department store shredders are great for low volume home use, but they typically just won’t hold up in an office or business environment, unless they happen to be Fellowes.

While Fellowes paper shredders can be found in many department stores, I have to say that they definitely hold their own. I don’t consider Fellowes to be in the same class as Destroyit, HSM or Formax, but they really aren’t bad for low to medium-volume use.

Of course you need to make sure you are purchasing a shredder capable of handling the number of sheets you need to shred. A small desk side 10-sheet shredder will never be able to function well in an office being used by eight people throughout the day. That’s like using a VW Bug to haul cattle.

What this all boils down to is that I would probably take a Fellowes shredder over any comparable department store shredder in a heartbeat. For the price, you do get more bang for your buck. However, if the funds are available, and you need the shredder to last for five-plus years, you may want to consider something a little more brawny.

You may find our entire list of Fellowes paper shredders here. What is your experience with Fellowes paper shredders?

Looking for that perfect gift for mom and dad? Christmas shopping for parents is no easy task. I find myself banging my head against the wall every year wondering what I should get my own parents.

This may sound a little unconventional, but perhaps you should consider getting them a paper shredder. Why? Paper shredders are not only great for preventing identity theft, but they are also very fun to use.

Fellowes, in particular, has a great history making paper shredders. They make a great line of paper shredders for home use. Their shredders, especially the Intellishred line, are very safe to use thanks to SafeSense technology. If fingers are detected around the mouth of the shredder, it will automatically turn off.

Here is my list of the top 5 Fellowes paper shredders for giving as gifts. Shredders in this list have been chosen for quality, convenience and portability:

Top 5 Fellowes Paper Shredders

1. Fellowes Powershred® PS-60
2. Fellowes Intellishred PS-79Ci
3. Fellowes Intellishred SB-89Ci
4. Fellowes Powershred® PS-70
5. Fellowes Intellishred SB-99Ci