Product
Amazon Basics 8-Sheet High Security Cross Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with P-4 Security, Auto Shut-off, Black
Brand
Amazon Basics
Model
C276-A US
ASIN
B0C6LZ8S34
TickClip Product ID
p_isgsvnweeijc
4.3 · 78,620 reviews · ~20K bought/mo
$36.99
$43.98
In stock
| Variant | Current price |
|---|---|
| 6 Sheet · Black | Check Amazon |
| 8 Sheet · Black | Check Amazon |
| 8 Sheet · White | Check Amazon |
| 12 Sheet · Black | Check Amazon |
| 15 Sheet · Black | Check Amazon |
| 18 Sheet · Black | Check Amazon |
| 24 Sheet · Black | Check Amazon |
| 200 Sheet · Black | Check Amazon |
Is it worth it?
Yes. TickClip rates this a Tick: Buy Now. Current price is 3.96% above its 90-day average.
Current price
$36.99
90-day average
$35.58
Score
85/100
Confidence
100%
Last checked
Sep 20, 2026
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Decision evidence
As of 20 September 2026, the current price is $36.99 versus a 90-day average of $35.58. The current price is 4% above its 90-day average. The tracked low is $35.77, putting the current price 3% above that low. The score is measured across four dimensions worth 25 points each: price 15/25, timing 20/25, reviews 25/25, demand 25/25. All four had evidence behind them, so the score is their sum out of 100. Price and timing come from the same current, average, and tracked-low values shown on this page; they are not generated separately. Buyer evidence currently shows 4.3 stars across 78,620 ratings. The 4.3-star average across 78,620 ratings shows no anomaly in the available rating/count history. This review assessment uses marketplace rating and review-count history; it does not pretend that individual review text was inspected when that text was unavailable. Demand is grounded in an observed estimate of about 20K purchases per month. That signal contributes 25/25 and is kept separate from the advertised discount. The manipulation check found 1 signal: List price is 24% above the 90-day average. The advertised discount looks larger than the real saving. These are caution signals, not accusations, and they can only make the decision more conservative. Taken together, the measured evidence supports a TICK decision: buy now. Confidence describes data coverage, not certainty about personal fit. A price refresh, a material change in buyer ratings, or new manipulation evidence can change this verdict.
Reasons to buy
4.3 stars across 79K ratings
About 20K bought per month
Reasons to pause
4% above its 90-day average
List price is 24% above the 90-day average. The advertised discount looks larger than the real saving.
Price intelligence
Inflated anchor price
Strike-out of $43.98 is 24% above the 90-day average. Discount may be manufactured.Today
$36.99
$1.22(3.4%)ALL90-day avg $35.58
Review signals
The 4.3-star average across 78,620 ratings shows no anomaly in the available rating/count history.
Evidence basis: Marketplace rating and review-count metadata. TickClip has not read or semantically classified individual customer review text.
Seller intelligence
Who is competing for the Buy Box right now.
The debate
Counterarguments and considerations behind this verdict.
For it
4.3 stars across 79K ratings
About 20K bought per month
Against it
4% above its 90-day average
List price is 24% above the 90-day average. The advertised discount looks larger than the real saving.
Methodology and limitations
TickClip scores price, timing, marketplace ratings, and demand from 0 to 25. The four measures form the 100-point score. Confidence reflects how much price history, review volume, and demand data is available.
Price and availability can change after this verdict is updated.
Review signals use marketplace rating and review-count history, not individual review text.
Confidence measures data coverage. It does not guarantee an outcome or future price.
Frequently asked
About this product
An Amazon Brand
Key features
Cross-cut paper and credit card shredder cuts material into approximate 0.2 x 0.7 inches (5 x 18 mm) pieces; meets security level P-4 standards
Shreds up to 8 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time; shreds credit cards (one at a time, but not suitable for metal credit cards), staples, and small paper clips
3 minute runtime and 30 minute cool down; if unit goes beyond max run time, it automatically shuts off to prevent overheating
4 mode control switch (auto/on, off, reverse, forward) and LED status indicators for power on, overheat and overload; easy to empty 3.7 gallon bin
Specifications
Manufacturer
Amazon
Model
C276-A US
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