I did my research (off Amazon) before settling on this brand. Once I selected the Brand, then I went to Amazon for the best price!!! Years ago, I purchased a shredder from the big box store - and it was junk. Hardly worked, when it did, was sketchy at best. That one went in to the trash!! This is so easy to care for - once the bin is full, empty and oil the top. It will be some time before I fill the bin - since this is used for home office work. Highly recommend this product, it's very well made - you can tell as soon as you take it out of the box!