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Plastic construction Loads a full strip of 210 staples from the front with push-button ease Staples up to 20 sheets with 70% less effort
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    Product Reviews Summary
    Avg. Customer Rating:
     
    3.4 stars
    (based on 43 reviews)
    60% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

    Pros:
    Durable(20), Easy to use(5), Handles large volumes(3), Jam resistant(3), Lightweight(27)
    Cons:
    Bulky(3), Difficult to use(3), Flimsy(6)
    Best Uses:
    Classroom(5), Every day use(24), Larger volumes(3), Occasional use(6), Smaller volumes(3)
    Describe Yourself:
    Budget buyer(11), Quality oriented(31)
    Primary use:
    Business(31), Personal(10)
     
    WORKS GREAT
    By WHEELIE from GRANTS PASS on 10/29/2008
    Pros:
    Durable, Lightweight
    Best Uses:
    Every Day Use, Office
    Describe Yourself:
    Value Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    WE BOUGHT 10 OF THESE AND THEY ARE ONE OF OUR BEST TOOLS

     
    Could be Better
    By Unsatisfied Customer from Queens, NY on 9/25/2008
    Pros:
    Lightweight
    Cons:
    Flimsy
    Best Uses:
    Every Day Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    I have ordered over 6 of these staplers and every one of them has a malfunction. We are using the recommended staples. Does not really staple more then 10 sheets. Always Jams. The life span of this stapler is two weeks. NO, I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS STAPLER.

     
    awful , continues to jam
    By MikeVerified Purchaser from Yulee, Florida on 8/27/2008
    Pros:
    Lightweight
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Continues to Jam

     
    Work very well
    By DeannaVerified Purchaser from Pueblo, CO on 8/14/2008
    Pros:
    Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
    Best Uses:
    Classroom, Every Day Use
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    it is very useful. Stapels several sheets.

     
    Great product; makes work easier
    By Senior Citizen StudentVerified Purchaser from Chapel Hill, NC on 8/7/2008
    Pros:
    Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Well Built
    Best Uses:
    Classroom, Every Day Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Value Oriented
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    I use the stapler largely for articles I need to read for class and to staple reports. It operates smoothly and makes stapling a breeze. My only complaint is that I can't tell exactly where the staple is going and end up with it in "off" positions.

     
    Best Stapler on the Market
    By Kevin from JJ'sVerified Purchaser from Bowling Green, Ohio on 8/6/2008
    Pros:
    Well Built
    Cons:
    No complaints
    Best Uses:
    Heavy use
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    We staple hundreds of delivery bags daily with no jam ups!

     
    Great Product!
    By JVerified Reviewer from Avila Beach, CA on 7/28/2008
    Pros:
    Comfortable, Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Well Built
    Cons:
    Loud
    Best Uses:
    Every Day Use, Office Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Value Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    I have to staple many things through out the day and it was taking a tole on my hand and wrist. This stapler is a great price and a great product. It's not heavy at all and does not strain my hand no matter how many times I use it. The only issue is it is loud when you staple with it. But i like it so much I bought one for my home. I would recommend this product.

     
    okay, not as good as staples brand
    By Harmony5000Verified Purchaser from Massachusetts on 7/23/2008
    Pros:
    Lightweight
    Cons:
    Flimsy
    Best Uses:
    Every Day Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    It is not as good as the Staples brand, I am sorry I didn't spend the extra couple of dollars and purchased the Staples brand.

     
    I don't know if just this stapler or all
    By Quick cell PhoneVerified Purchaser from Myerstown, PA on 7/23/2008
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    I use to staple only 2-4 pages 4-6 times a day.
    It is good looking ,
    I think there is no spring which will keep pushing staples towards front. works only if holds down wards. If keep on desk or hold it straight and then use... Will not staple... Coz again pins are not push all the way to front end.. I am using it but with hassel...

     
    The best invention ever
    By SandyVerified Purchaser from Akron, Ohio on 7/23/2008
    Pros:
    Durable, Lightweight, Well Built
    Best Uses:
    Every Day Use, Office Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    This is the best stapler I have ever used. It is lightweight, easy to use and NEVER jams. I have bought this stapler for every department at the grocery store I work for. I love it.

     
    Lightweight; easy to use
    By JanVerified Purchaser from Manchaug, Ma on 7/23/2008
    Pros:
    Durable, Lightweight, Well Built
    Best Uses:
    Occasional Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Easy to use; lightweight

     
    I would buy this product again and again
    By JBVerified Purchaser from Franklin, Mass on 7/23/2008
    Pros:
    Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
    Best Uses:
    Every Day Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Value Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    I use this product at work all day long. My boss would love to take my stapler so I told him I would buy him one [...]

     
    I would buy this poduct again
    By n/aVerified Purchaser from granbury tx on 7/9/2008
    Pros:
    Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
    Best Uses:
    Every Day Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Value Oriented
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    staple alot of paper

     
    Snazzy little stapler
    By Rochelle Auto and Truck RepairVerified Purchaser from Toney, AL on 6/30/2008
    Pros:
    Lightweight
    Best Uses:
    Every Day Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    I staple about 6-8 sheets together at a time, and this little stapler is easy on my hands. Easy to reload, too. Makes a satisfying pow sound as it works!

     
    Perfect Helper
    By tee`Verified Purchaser from Summit, NJ on 6/29/2008
    Pros:
    Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
    Best Uses:
    Every Day Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Value Oriented
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    The stapler was very easy to use unlike the hard bulky metal ones. In just a simple push my packets were stapled. It is a quiet luxury that everyone should purchase.

     
    Swingline PowerEase Desktop Stapler
    By BobVerified Purchaser from Allentown, PA on 6/25/2008
    Pros:
    Durable, Lightweight, Well Built
    Best Uses:
    Every Day Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Value Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Works great for up to 20 sheets of paper. Use with high quality staples for best results.

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Don't doubt it till you try it.
    By PiggieVerified Purchaser from Wilson, NC on 6/25/2008
    Pros:
    Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Well Built
    Best Uses:
    Every Day Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    I use the stapler for my church and personal stapling.

     
    powerful for multiple sheets
    By MikeVerified Purchaser from Richmond,VA on 6/20/2008
    Pros:
    Durable, Stable, Well Built
    Best Uses:
    Occasional Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    If you have to staple 6+ sheets this will do the job!

     
    Easy, affordable, I would buy it again!
    By PeggyVerified Purchaser from Broken Arrow, OK on 6/20/2008
    Pros:
    Lightweight, Stable, Well Built
    Best Uses:
    Every Day Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Value Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    It will staple a good bundle of pages without having to pay a high price.

     
    Great item!
    By BabycakesVerified Purchaser from Glenview, IL on 6/20/2008
    Pros:
    Durable, Lightweight, Well Built
    Best Uses:
    Every Day Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Easy to use. Everyone wants to use it.

     
    Works gret everytime
    By kippVerified Purchaser from Chapel Hill, Tennessee on 6/20/2008
    Pros:
    Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
    Best Uses:
    Every Day Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Half the cost of the rest and it works great. Also it is very fast

     
    Only staple 15-shts properly not 20-shts
    By LenzVerified Purchaser from San Diego, CA on 6/19/2008
    Pros:
    Lightweight
    Cons:
    Not enough power
    Best Uses:
    Occasional Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Product does not stand-up to what's claimed. I've tested several times on standard copy papers and will not staple 20-sheets as claimed. Produce uneven stapling where one end is always loose.

     
    Power baby, no force required.
    By Da BossVerified Purchaser from Shoreline, WA on 6/19/2008
    Pros:
    Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
    Best Uses:
    Classroom, Every Day Use, Occasional Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Stapling with out having to hit the stapler. Easy to use and, so far, has worked every time with bending the staples.

     
    So glad I bought this one
    By Mrs "G"Verified Purchaser from Bergenfield, NJ on 6/19/2008
    Pros:
    Durable, Lightweight, Well Built
    Cons:
    NONE
    Best Uses:
    Classroom
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Finally can get all the IEP papers with one staple
    easy to use no effort to staple the papers
    saves my hand and my patience

     
    Advertises 20 pages. Does 16.
    By PrezVerified Purchaser from Medford NJ on 6/19/2008
    Pros:
    Lightweight, Stable
    Cons:
    Staples has a better one.
    Best Uses:
    Occasional Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    I was disappointed in Swingline's approach and lack of ability to staple 20 pages of standard paper. I tried 20 pages of a scratch pad, and it worked.
    I think that Staples own brand does a much better job. I don't know if it's the design or something else.

     
    it doesn't work propely.
    By pattyVerified Purchaser from Ladera Ranch, Ca on 6/19/2008
    Pros:
    expected to work better
    Cons:
    Bulky, Difficult to Use, Flimsy, Heavy
    Best Uses:
    Every Day Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    I staple document with it. It worked well for few day. Now when I use it I have to push the yellow part of it to be able to staple.

     
    SIMPLY WONDERFUL!!
    By REO DIVAVerified Purchaser from COVINGTON, GA on 6/19/2008
    Pros:
    Durable, Lightweight
    Best Uses:
    Every Day Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    GREAT STAPLER! EVEN WHEN I HAVE TO COPY MULTPLE SHEETS, IT NEVER HURTS MY HAND OR JAMS

     
    Don'y buy Swingline
    By DaveVerified Reviewer from Smithtown, NY on 6/12/2008
    Pros:
    None
    Cons:
    Doesn't Work
    Best Uses:
    Garbage Can
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Brought this product to replace other Swingline Stapler that didn't work properly. Thoght the new technololgy woould be an improvement.
    We will never buy another Swingline Product ever again!

     
    didn't this used to be staples #555352
    By Office Supply from Grove City, PA on 6/2/2008
    Pros:
    Disappointed
    Cons:
    Want original
    Best Uses:
    none
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    We ordered this when it was Staples 555352 and loved it - everybody wanted one - now I read all these negative reviews since somehow when you add the above model number it transfers you to a different model that doesn't look like the original at all and from what I am reading doesn't work like it at all either - the reviews on the Staples brand were amazing - where did this one go?

     
    Waste of good money!
    By JennVerified Reviewer from Orange, CA on 5/1/2008
    Cons:
    Flimsy
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    I purcased a total of four of these staplers for my co-workers and 3 out of 4 of them didn't work the next day we bought them. The one survivng stapler will only work as long as you don't pick it up to use it.

     
    It's OK
    By PC from Wisconsin on 3/21/2008
    Pros:
    Lightweight, Stable
    Cons:
    Difficult to Use
    Best Uses:
    Occasional Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    This stapler works well but after each use I have to pull on the top of it to reset a new staple for the next use. Staples with ease and makes the job a lot easier.

     
    Your namesake product sucks!
    By BookkeeperVerified Purchaser from Los Angeles, CA on 3/7/2008
    Cons:
    Flimsy, Gets jammed easily, Plastic breaks
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    I have tried a number of your namesake staplers, and each one has broken within a short time. The plastic breaks near where the staple comes out. [...]

     
    Best stapler I have ever purchased!
    By violaladyVerified Purchaser from Skokie, IL on 3/7/2008
    Pros:
    Durable, Lightweight, Well Built
    Cons:
    Bulky
    Best Uses:
    Every Day Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Works easily and does NOT jam!!

     
    Love This Stapler!
    By 5th Grade TeacherVerified Purchaser from Mesa, AZ on 3/7/2008
    Pros:
    Durable, Stable, Well Built
    Best Uses:
    Classroom, Every Day Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    This stapler has not jammed yet and has become the envy of all the other teachers at my school.

     
    Do not order this
    By VanessaVerified Reviewer from Carlsbad, CA on 2/20/2008
    Cons:
    Bulky, Difficult to Use, Flimsy
    Best Uses:
    Every Day Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Can only power through abotu 4 pages before getting jammed up. Stopped working all together after about 2 weeks of use.

     
    "Not suitable for high volume use"
    By first lady of supplies from Saginaw on 1/9/2008
    Pros:
    Lightweight
    Cons:
    Jams easily, Plactic breaks
    Best Uses:
    Every Day Use
    Describe Yourself:
    Value Oriented
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    we have 18 employees - I have purchased about 12 of these - there are only about 3 left in service - some broke within 3 weeks of using. It would probably be OK for personal occasional use at home - the concept is great but they don't hold up.

     
    WOW
    By avisVerified Reviewer from advance, nc on 12/24/2007
    Pros:
    Colorful, Durable, Handles large volumes, Lightweight, No jams, Stable, Well Built
    Cons:
    Very loud
    Best Uses:
    Every Day Use, Student
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    This is an amazing stapler considering im a student and i use it for homework and projects.i had a 20 page essay and it could stapel all of those papers. My stapeler is lime green so it fits my personality and i show it off to my friends who just have regular stapelers. The only bad part is it is loud when you are stapling something.my favorite part about the stapeler is i can open it up and stapel something to the wall and the stuff i stapeled on the wall stays up very well!!!!!!! i totally recommend this stapeler!

     
    Too many jams
    By CJ from Essex Junction, VT on 11/13/2007
    Cons:
    Jam Prone
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    We purchased three of these staplers for our office. Almost immediately all three started jamming with every use. They are now all jammed with staples that won't come out. We are returning them.

     
    Staples brand stapler is better
    By SueVerified Reviewer from Bethesda, MD on 11/9/2007
    Pros:
    Compact Design, Easy To Use, Handles Large Volumes, Jam Resistant, Strong Staple power
    Cons:
    Cannot hold to staple, Staple Jam problems
    Best Uses:
    Larger Volumes, Smaller Volumes
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    We also have the Staples brand stapler and perfer it to this one. A simple drop caused a major staple jam and we thought it was broken after just a few uses. Only on the last attempt to get it to work saved it from the trash. Although I could not see the broken staple, one finally came out and it started working.

     
    Excellent Stapler
    By jayVerified Reviewer from Wilmington, CA on 10/25/2007
    Pros:
    Easy To Use, Strong Staple power
    Cons:
    a little expensive
    Best Uses:
    Larger Volumes, Smaller Volumes
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented, Value Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    We have been very pleased with this product here at our office. We would definately recommend this [...]

     
    This staper BROKE within 2 weeks of
    By Pamalah from Marin County, CA on 10/18/2007
    Pros:
    Easy To Use
    Cons:
    BROKE - and it's expensiv, Jam Prone
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    We are not heavy users. This was normal use and it broke within a couple of weeks of purchase. This is an expensive stapler also. I was trusting this to be a value, but was disappointer.

    [2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Say goodbye to staple jams!
    By RachVerified Reviewer from Brooklyn, NY on 8/31/2007
    Pros:
    Easy To Use, Handles Large Volumes, Jam Resistant, One hand operation, Strong Staple power
    Cons:
    Bulky Design, Loud
    Best Uses:
    Larger Volumes, Smaller Volumes
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented
    Primary use:
    Personal
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Effortless stapling with one hand! You don't need to to push down hard on the stapler. It does the job quickly and efficiently. The stapler itself reminds me of a whale (bulky design) but can handle big jobs. It doesn't jam your paper like oridinary staplers. If you staple big stacks of papers all day, this one can be a lifesaver! Reduces wrist pains.

    [2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Goodbye tendon pain
    By Ohh my aching wristsVerified Reviewer from Indy, Indiana on 7/31/2007
    Pros:
    Compact Design, Easy To Use, Jam Resistant, Strong Staple power
    Cons:
    Disappears frequently, Low Capacity
    Best Uses:
    Pain free stapling
    Describe Yourself:
    Quality Oriented, Value Oriented
    Primary use:
    Business
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    After spending thousand of hours, typing, staping, and painting, it hurts to grip anything, especialy a stapler. This is the only stapler I've ever found that alleviates the "tough squeeze" of a stapler. This stapler is painless for me to use, jams 95% less than regular staplers, mis-fires almost never, and very seldom will "crumple" a staple if there are too many papers in the group being stapled. I would recommend this stapler to anyone who has to use a stapler in their job. It WILL help alleviate the pain of use for those who suffer from Carpal Tunnel and tendonitis and will help avoid it for those who have not contracted it. The only problem I've truly encountered with this stapler is that everyone in the office loves it. It tends to disappear from my desk on a daily basis. Note: the STAPLES equivalent of this unit works just as effectively!

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