    Mailboxes For Sale - Types For Sale,
Where To Buy + Other Info
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Whether
you are establishing a new home or revamping the outside of
your home, one of the best ways is by getting a new mailbox.
Now many will begin to worry about where you could possibly
get a more than average mailbox. In the past it has been
difficult considering that the United States Postal Service
has to approve each and every design. However, they have
allowed some change and new designs are everywhere. The
basic shape will be located in a few design or accent
options at your local hardware or even some Postmaster
Offices. If you are ready to really branch out and make your
mailbox stand out, search online. There are options a
plenty. Getting mailboxes for
sale on
line is one of the best reasons not only for the designs but
because most offer it with free
shipping.
Types
of Mailboxes for Sale
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Residential
Mailboxes for
Sale are a simple yet complex category,
because of the many, many options available to you.
Below are a few options you can check out within
this residential
category.
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Post Mount
Mailboxes
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Wall Mount
Mailboxes
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Column Mount
Mailboxes
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Multi-Mount
Mailboxes
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Unique
Mailboxes for
sale
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Commercial
Mailboxes for
sale fit into a different category all
together. These designs tend to be more simple
rather than having multiple design or accent
options. This is because they come in such large
units with usually a locking mechanism due to the
nature that people who do not know one another will
be using it. Also, uniformity is important in a
business because favoritism can be looked on
unfavorably.
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Cluster Box Units (CBU
Mailboxes)
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4C Horizontal
Mailboxes
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Vertical
Mailboxes
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Drop and Collection
Boxes
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Cell Phone Storage
Lockers
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Apartment
Mailboxes
A Few Specific Examples Of Mailboxes You
Can Buy:
1.
Solar ALM110BO Group Aluminum Mailbox Standard Size
Black
Looking
for that standard barn shaped mailbox with red flag?
If so, here’s one that is decently priced at only $15.
This is made of aluminum and has a smooth black finish with
a nice little red flag on the side of it. It can be
installed pretty easily on a post and has the words “U.S.
Mail” imprinted on the front
panel.
This has
been reviewed by 4 customers and has gotten a rating of 4/5
stars overall which is pretty decent. Now at $15,
you’re not going to get a mailbox like this made out of
galvanized steel, however the aluminum that this box is made
out of will not rust and so it should stand up to a lot of
weather abuse over time.
2.
Gibraltar MBPLAQ0B Solar Mailbox Reflective Address
Plaque
If
you’re looking for mailboxes, here’s another one to consider
at only $17.83, this attaches to the top of post mount
mailboxes and is a barn shaped mailbox with a red flag on
the side. This also has on top of it the number of
your house which you can set. This is a very
reflective mailbox too which really lights up at night when
a car light is shone on it.
3.
Solar THHB Group Horizontal City
Mailbox
Now if
you don’t want something that is mounted, here is a classic
rectangular shaped mailbox with 2 hooks underneath it to
hold a newspaper. The box also has a lid of course
which opens and closes. The 2 curved hooks are pretty
long as well so that the newspaper can easily be removed,
it’s not so close up to the box that you have trouble
getting the newspaper out.
This is
a very attractive mailbox, especially for the price which is
only $19.39. This has been rated 4/5 stars by 3
reviewers, it’s a good wall mounted mailbox to go
for.
United States Postal Service
Standards
Despite
the location you get your
mailboxes for
sale, you
should know the rules and regulations associated with them
to avoid returns. The following will give you the basics to
follow, but keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive
list. You can locate those rules within the United States
Postal Service Website or at your local Postal
Office.
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Curbside
Mailboxes
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The standard mailbox which should hold the USPS
Approval, must have a name at least 1 inch in
height.
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Installation of the mailbox requirements are
that the bottom of the box at a vertical height
be at least 41-45 inches above the road
services. Should you have a road or curb
impediment, contact the Postmaster for the
proper answer to the
situation.
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The boxes are required to be on the right-hand
side of the road, which is the mail carrier's
direction of travel. This is to prevent
possible traffic hazard or violations to the
traffic laws and
regulations.
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In arrangement with the curb or road edge your
mailbox door should set back at least 6 to 8
inches from the
it.
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No locks can be placed on the mailbox unless
they are approved by the Postmaster General,
with a slot still large enough to allow your
daily amount of
mail
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No advertisements are allowed to be posted on
your mailbox.
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Receptacles for private newspaper carriers are
allowed to be attached to they approved mailbox
as long as
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Does not used mailbox for
support
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Does not interfere w ith mail
delivery
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Does not extend past the front of
the mailbox when the box door is
closed
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Does not display any
advertisements, except the name of the
company
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It is up to you to keep your mailbox neat,
however the United States Postal Service does
not regulate that unless it could pose a threat
to mail carrier's safety or delivery
efficiency.
Despite
which option you choose for your commercial or residential
mailbox, it is important to get
the mailboxes for
sale at
a great price. Shop around and never settle for the first
price you find. Do bookmark it or make note of the price for
comparison. Do not forget to check what the shipping costs
are or if a local retailer carries the brand. It will save
you money and the wait.
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