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How does the mailman deliver to a locking mailbox?

How does the mailman deliver to a locking mailbox?

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How does the mailman deliver to a locking mailbox?

According to USPS regulations, mail carriers cannot be required to use a key to access personal residential mailboxes. In response to this regulation, we have designed our mailboxes to take deliveries without needing a key. Here’s how it works:

Keyless Mail Delivery:

  • Upper Unlocked Door: Mail carriers deposit your mail through the dedicated upper incoming mail door, eliminating the need for keys.
  • Mail Slots or Bins: These strategically designed slots or bins securely capture incoming mail, preventing fishing attempts.

Enhanced Security Features:

  • Locking Delivery Boxes: Made from robust, vandal-proof steel, these compartments offer an extra layer of protection.
  • Secure Patented Anti-Pry Latch: Access your mail using a unique, laser-cut key that unlocks the secure latch. This ensures only authorized individuals can retrieve your mail.

Visualizing Mailbox Capacity:

Check out the videos below to see the different sizes of Mail Boss mailboxes and the types of deliveries they accept.

REGULAR Capacity: 3-7 days

Secure and affordable curbside box accepts packages up to 3.5″h x 10.2″w and can accept mail bundles, books, prescription medications, magazines and checks. Innovative baffle door deters both hand & tool fishing.

MEDIUM Capacity: 1 – 2 weeks

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From $142.99
The original and popular residential curbside locking mailbox accepts packages up to 1.9″h x 10.25″w and accepts mail bundles, books, prescription medications, magazines and checks. Incoming mail slot deters fishing by hand.

LARGEST Capacity: 7-10 days

Our largest residential mailbox, ideal for commercial use, and bulk mail deliveries. Accepts legal size envelopes and packages up to 4.5″h x 4.5″w x 10.5”l. Mail shield prevents both hand & tool fishing while allowing for large deliveries.

 

By choosing a Mail Boss locking mailbox, you gain peace of mind knowing your mail is:

  • Secure: Protected from theft and tampering.
  • Convenient: Easy for mail carriers to deliver and for you to access

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