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

• 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.

  • Post Mount Mailboxes

    • Sonoma Mailbox With Basic Post

      • With a simple style this mailbox comes in a plain black universal design.

      • It is made primarily of aluminum that has powder coated accents

      • There is also an option of you customizing your mailbox by adding your name and address to the side with a 7 year guaranteed vinyl.

      • The included basic post is a 3 inches around and made of galvanized steel for in-ground mounting

      • Finally, you have the option of purchaseing a decorative collar for the basic post.

      • Price: $198 at Home Depot

  • Wall Mount Mailboxes

    • Spira Stainless Steel Wall Mount Mailbox

      • The construction of the mailbox is a heavy gauge (1mm) that is rust-proof and designed to shed water easily no matter its location.

      • It come in a black modern/contemporary style.

      • The basic has a black powder-coated stainless steel.

      • The option for a key-loch for security and mail retrieval.

      • Price: $179 at Seattle Luxe (dot com)

  • Column Mount Mailboxes

    • Streetscape Courtyard Recessed Mailbox

      • Constructed of a heavy gauge sheet of brass and bar stock, this recessed mailbox is a handmade item made completely in the United States.

      • This mailbox is just as much a piece of artwork as it is a functional mailbox with it refined feel and polished antique patina finish.

      • Since it is handmade this will come with additional colors varying from reds and browns to possible lighter reds and yellows.

      • The colors will darken and dull down to a uniform color that will never require maintenance.

      • It comes with the option of making it a locking version or additional address numbers of the same handmade brass designs.

      • Price: $237 at The Mailbox Works (dot com)

  • Multi-Mount Mailboxes

    • Keystone Signature Series Mailboxes with Pentad Mount Post

      • With this set it, you will find multiple choices in design with the black and polished brass with curved braces and decorative cuffs.

      • The best part of these mailboxes is that they are nearly maintenance free with their powder-coated finish and cast aluminum body that will never rust.

      • As said before you will have various options in the styling of this mailbox. The following are a few of the color and accent options.

        • Colors

          • Forest Green

          • Metallic Charcoal

          • Almond

          • Metallic Bronze

          • Black

          • White

        • Accents

          • Polished Brass

          • Satin Nickel

          • Antique Bronze

          • Verde Brass

      • For a little extra, it includes five address plaques with personalization.

      • Both the door plaques and flags can be made of solid brass or aluminum.

      • Also, there is an available decorative post cuff for each of the posts.

      • Lastly you have the choice of a single post mount system with a deluxe post or a standard post. Remember there are a possible 5 mounted mailboxes on this setup.

      • Price: $1820 at The Mailbox Works (dot com)

• Unique Mailboxes for sale

  • Modern and Contemporary mailboxes for sale  are some of the hottest new items since the new decade rolled around. Fashion and style has come to the inside and outside of the home.

    • Bobi Grande Post Mount Mailboxes

      • Better than simple curb appeal these mailboxes offer either a front or rear access panel with the same price of $510 from The Mailbox Works (dot com).

      • It comes in either stainless steel (1mm) or zinc plated steel (1mm) covered with a polyester coating.

      • It comes with a locking device and a mail slot easily accessible to mail carriers.

      • As far as finishes there are a few options:

        • Black

        • White

        • Grey

        • Stainless Steel

• 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.

  • Cluster Box Units (CBU Mailboxes)

  • 4C Horizontal Mailboxes

  • Vertical Mailboxes

  • Drop and Collection Boxes

  • Cell Phone Storage Lockers

  • 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.

• Curbside Mailboxes

  • The standard mailbox which should hold the USPS Approval, must have a name at least 1 inch in height.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • In arrangement with the curb or road edge your mailbox door should set back at least 6 to 8 inches from the it.

  • 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

  • No advertisements are allowed to be posted on your mailbox.

  • Receptacles for private newspaper carriers are allowed to be attached to they approved mailbox as long as

    • Does not used mailbox for support

    • Does not interfere w ith mail delivery

    • Does not extend past the front of the mailbox when the box door is closed

    • Does not display any advertisements, except the name of the company

  • 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.