I read this about shredders in one of the Usenet news groups:
>>I just through standing on my Fellows ps 55CC cross-cut shreader..... I
>>loads up. Anyone have a good x-cut shreader they can recommend? I have to
>>stand on it to keep the top from separating, which stops it from
>>running.......
>GBC Shredmaster Cross-Cut Shredder 55X $50 at Staples. Says it will do 3 - 4 sheets at a time >but over heats and stops. If you don't use it alot and are willing to do 1 or 2 sheets at a >time, it's fine for the money.
>
>GBC Shredmaster Deluxe Cross-Cut Shredder 85X, much better $130.
I know of people who've had <$30 Fellows shredders konk out on them within a month.