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Staples Slimline Battery Operated Pencil Sharpener

Price:$9.99Each
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  • Item: 796619
  • Model: 17813

Sleek design fits on almost any desktop!

  • For home office use
  • Color silver/black
  • Helical steel blade with built-in safety switch
  • Transparent shavings receptacle
  • Uses 4 AA batteries (sold separately as item # 318923)
  • Dimensions: 5.39" L x 1.97" W x 3.41" H
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Staples Slimline Battery Operated Pencil Sharpener
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.1 stars
(based on 419 reviews)
60% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Sleek design (236), Sturdy (123), Improves organization (89), Unique (53), Sharpens quickly (4)
Cons:
Flimsy (74), Difficult to use (47), Smaller than expected (25), Not durable (21), Does not sharpen (7)
Best Uses:
Everyday use (234), School (103), Organization (40), Occasional use (7)
Describe Yourself:
Budget buyer (205), Quality oriented (188)
Primary use:
Personal (345), Business (60)
Reviewed by 419 CustomersSort by:
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breaks Easily
By Eryn813Verified Buyer from Budd Lake,NJ on 11/17/2009
Cons:
Breaks Easily
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Staples Slimline Battery Operated Pencil Sharpener:

my 8 year old broke it on day 2.it constantly runs ,even without a pencil in side it.cost about $15

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Puts Sharp Point on Pencil!
By MikeVerified Buyer from MD on 11/12/2009
Best Uses:
Everyday Use
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Staples Slimline Battery Operated Pencil Sharpener:

It works as I expected it to. My grandchildren like to use it.

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doesn't work
By Jane the teacherVerified Buyer from Port Reading, NJ on 11/3/2009
Cons:
Difficult To Use
Best Uses:
Everyday Use
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Staples Slimline Battery Operated Pencil Sharpener:

terrible item

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Pencil Sharpener Stinks
By StacyVerified Buyer from Nashville on 11/1/2009
Pros:
Unique
Cons:
Breaks Easily, Flimsy
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Staples Slimline Battery Operated Pencil Sharpener:

The battery operation continues even when the pencil is pulled out. Very poor pencil sharpener. Staples wouldn't let me return it.

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Bought as gift
By BambooVerified Buyer from PA on 10/28/2009
Pros:
Sturdy
Best Uses:
Everyday Use, Organization, School
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Staples Slimline Battery Operated Pencil Sharpener:

I bough this a part of a Christmas box to give to a student.

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Would buy again
By WillsVerified Buyer from Kinnelon, NJ on 10/28/2009
Pros:
Improves Organization, Sleek Design, Sturdy, Unique
Best Uses:
School
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Staples Slimline Battery Operated Pencil Sharpener:

My nine year old loves product

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