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Staples MailMate M3 Shredder

★★★★☆
3.6

based on 448 reviews  

 

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4 star
 
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3 star
 
33
2 star
 
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Category Average

★★★★☆
3.7

 

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Pros

  • Easy to use (354)
  • Easy to empty (310)
  • Shreds quickly (291)
  • Doesn't jam (286)
  • Good power output (282)
  • Large sheet capacity (207)
  • Adequate bin capacity (198)
  • Quiet operation (7)
  • Compact size (5)
  • Small size (5)
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Cons

  • Small bin capacity (178)
  • Messy (89)
  • Noisy (75)
  • Jams (37)
  • Slow shred time (33)
  • Overheats quickly (28)
  • Lack of power (17)
  • Stopped working (4)
  • Difficult to empty (3)

Best Uses

  • Confidential documents (310)
  • Everyday shredding (309)
  • Occasional shredding (153)
  • Non paper items (117)
  • High volume shredding (81)
  • Junk mail (3)
  • Junk mail shredding (2)
  • Mail (2)
  • Best used as paperweight (1)
  • Bills and credit card sta (1)
 
 
 

Provided by Staples

12 full sheets, Heavy Duty Cross-cut, up to 100 uses/day Runs 7.5 min on / 25 min off 1.8-gallon basket 9" throat width 70 decibal noise level Shreds CDs/DVDs, credit cards, staples, small paper clips & unopened mail Shred Size: .2" x 1" (4 x 25 mm) Shreds 18 sheets of folded junk mail through center Finish: Stainless Steel/Black Light weight, pull-out bin and rubberized handle make emptying easy Dimensions 12.875"L x 11.25"W x 12.25"H (17.5lbs) 1 year mfr. limited warranty, 10 year mfr. limited cutter warranty Ferocious shredding power for identity theft protection.

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Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 23, 2009

Staples MailMate M3 Shredder Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[18 of 19 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[7 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Best Home Use Shredder so Far

"I use this to shred all my home bills and documents. I shred everything with my name or address on it. This is the 4th shredder I have owned and by far the best. The cross cut is outstanding. Have not tried CD's or credit cards, only paper. Small size fits right under my desk next to my chair, very handy. Easy open drawer pulls out to dump the completely shredded and beyond repair paper that I dump into a plasti..." Read Full Review »

Nov 30, 2008 by Disabled.Vet

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Don't Buy this shredder.......

"I bought this shredder 3 weeks to today, and a couple of days ago I tried to shred a CD/DVD. Well, it says it is supposed to....but it got it half way, and it got caught....and jammed machine...I spent hours trying to get it un jammed...no such luck....it would go in reverse....but never again back in forward shred mode....I called customer service...they said to check with store...seeing it was only 3 weeks...N..." Read Full Review »

Nov 21, 2007 by No Mo Staples 4 Me

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Staples MailMate M3 Shredder Review

Best Home Use Shredder so Far

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Doesn't Jam
  • Easy To Empty
  • Easy to Use
  • Great Power
  • Small size

    Cons

  • Slow Shred Time

    Best Uses

  • Confidential Documents
  • Everyday Shredding
  • Great for home use
 

"I use this to shred all my home bills and documents. I shred everything with my name or address on it. This is the 4th shredder I have owned and by far the best. The cross cut is outstanding. Have not tried CD's or credit cards, only paper. Small size fits right under my desk next to my chair, very …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 30 2008
Disabled.Vet
Albany Oregon
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Staples MailMate M3 Shredder Review

So far so good

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Adequate Bin Capacity
  • Doesn't Jam
  • Easy To Empty
  • Easy to Use
  • Great Power
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Confidential Documents
  • Everyday Shredding
 

"One thing I noticed right off the bat was how quiet this shredder was compared to our other shredders. Even with envelopes full of cc offers, this shredder is performing great. "

Shredder in action

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 15 2008
spazbq02
internet but also near Fort Worth, TX
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[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Staples MailMate M3 Shredder Review

very nice

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Adequate Bin Capacity
  • Compact design
  • Easy To Empty
  • Easy to Use
  • Great Power
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Confidential Documents
  • Everyday Shredding
  • High Volume Shredding
  • Non Paper Items
 

"FOR THOSE WHO LIKE SHORT REVIEWS....if you are looking for a powerful, quiet operation, compact size, with the ability to shred junk mail without opening it then this shredder is perfect.



FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE READ ON.....

Make sure to read the directions carefully because the shredder is capa …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 15 2007
chakabobo
Inland Empire, CA
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Staples MailMate M3 Shredder Review

I enjoy my MailMate M3

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Adequate Bin Capacity
  • Easy To Empty
  • Easy to Use
  • Great Power
  • Large Sheet Capacity
  • More »

    Cons

  • Noisy

    Best Uses

  • Confidential Documents
  • Everyday Shredding
  • Non Paper Items
  • Occasional Shredding
 

"I LOVE the fact that I do not need to open my junkmail before I shred it. Junkmail goes from my mailbox straight to the shredder.....unopened! "

Pic of unopened junkmail turned ferret bedding

Pic of unopened junkmail turned ferret bedding
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 1 2008
GEMDSM
Warrenton, VA
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[12 of 12 customers found this review helpful]

Staples MailMate M3 Shredder Review

Compact and Attractive!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Empty
  • Easy to Use
  • Shreds Quickly

    Cons

  • Small Bin Capacity

    Best Uses

  • Confidential Documents
  • Everyday Shredding
  • Occasional Shredding
 

"I purchased this shredder because it had the features I was looking for: compact, can shred paperclips and credit cards, looks attractive.

I put this in my kitchen on top of the built-in desk where all of our junk mail tends to pile up. This shredder is perfect for shredding the daily junk mail and …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 16 2007
Soopahfreak
Richardson, TX
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