5.0 out of 5 stars Bought it for a laugh, but it's the best stapler I've ever used

B.S. · 6 July 2012

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5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous

C. · 4 September 2024

Heavy and expensive feeling, smooth action, very sturdy. Will last a lifetime. Really lovely in person, be the envy of everyone in the office with their drab grey plastic rubbish

5.0 out of 5 stars THE red Swingline

S.M. · 5 May 2014

Aaah yes, every fan of Office Space needs one of these, it's the quintessential statement piece to have in your office or at home. Aside from that, it's got a nice, hefty weight to it and does a fine, fine job stapling. You can't live without this baby, trust me.

5.0 out of 5 stars Streamlined + Substantial + Classic

E.N.T. · 9 December 2023

This is a handsome stapler, extraordinary detail and substantial weight, using it reminds me of closing a quality car door and it makes all the right sounds as it works, worthy of adorning the most discerning desk.

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth it

B. · 14 October 2019

Bought as a novelty desk item for myself but still have this over a year later.Enamel has chipped in places but is still a brilliant looking and functional stapler.Fits standard staples, instructions recommend using swingline branded staples but not prepared to spend so much on those.

5.0 out of 5 stars Bought it because of the film, liked it because of the stapler.

P.J.M. · 4 September 2013

I needed a new stapler, then I saw the film 'Office Space' and wondered "is this thing for real or just made up for the movie?" so I did a web search and got many hits.So my new stapler was a Swingline 747, I have not regretted my purchase. This is an excellent stapler, well built with a good action and it has not jammed on me at all, a good solid workhorse of a stapler.

1.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Rubbish

G.J. · 22 June 2021

Just jams all the time or mis-staples. Looks nice though.

5.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't bind up, better than Boston staplers

J. · 23 February 2019

Does exactly what it says. Good heavy metal construction, strong spring, and a very easy press. Worth every penny for the Office Space reference alone :D

Elegant

S.K. · 22 December 2021

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It's a tank

O. · 3 October 2013

It's a tank. A little heavy if you pick it up to staple, but I've never had any concern that it would fail.

en poco tiempo se esta averiando a pesar de no mucho uso

J.I. · 13 August 2020

Elegi este producto porque conocí una igualita en color negro que a pesar de varios años segui engrapando igual de bien que desde nueva, sólo que a los pocos meses de haberla comprado empieza a fallas mordiendo las grapas a pesar de no tener tanto uso. Cambiaré de marca de grapas para ver si se compone

Love this stapler.

l.m. · 18 November 2024

It is heavy duty and will not break even if you have a tendency to bang on staplers.

Super Stapler

M.T.W. · 1 March 2025

World famous red Stapler !