The Family Wallet

With all the identify theft running rampant these days, it is imperative that you own a shredder. This article is the first in a series about the different shredder models on the market. If you do not already own a shredder, take the time to become informed on the different brands out there and make it a priority to purchase one the in near future.

The line of document shredders presented by Fellowes for home use is a pretty strong product offering. With many different models, you are almost certain to find one that will allow you to take care of all of your shredding needs quickly and efficiently.

One of the best things about the Fellowes line of shredders is the many different shred capacities that are available. Although some models are designed to shred as little as ten pages at a time, other models can handle as many as eighteen pages at once. Whether you’re shredding a lot of materials in a short amount of time or one or two pages at infrequent uses, you will be able to find a Fellowes shredder that will meet your requirements.

Another great feature of a Fellowes shredder is the attention to safety that you will find. Many Fellowes shredders utilize their patented SafeSense Technology to protect their users. This feature means that the shredder will sense when a user’s hands are too close to the paper and stop shredding. If you have a little one wandering around your house, you will find this feature especially comforting.

The document shredders offered by Fellowes handle more than paper, too. You can save valuable time by forgetting about having to remove staples and paper clips from your documents before you shred them because these shredders will also handle these little attachments. If you want to safely dispose of your expired or invalid credit cards, you can find a Fellowes shredder that will shred cards, as well. Some Fellowes shredders even have the ability to shred electronic media like CD’s and DVD’s.

You can also rest assured that you have disposed of your secure document safely using the Fellowes shredders. Many of the Fellowes shredders cross-cut the documents they destroy making them much harder for would-be criminals to recreate. Some of the high end shredders even micro cut the destroyed documents.

Finally, the Fellowes line of shredders is available at a wide range of prices. With more basic models beginning as low as $65, you can start on the path to more secure disposal of your private information with a very small financial investment. However, if your document shredding requirements are a little more sophisticated, you can still find a quality shredder for around $200.

All in all, Fellowes shredders present a good value for their price. Available in just about any office supply store or discount store, a Fellowes shredder will be a worthwhile addition to your home office.

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