Monthly Archives: December 2009

Rental House? Need Advice?

We rented a house and we haven’t moved in yet, since we still have our current place til the end of the month. We tried to get our utilities set up for today. We went and there was nothing on, … Continue reading

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Is it legal to use a residential mailbox for business flyers?

if it’s not do you know where I can find the legal information about it? I was sure it was not legal but could not find any references on the net, My home owner association is doing it and I … Continue reading

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Where online can I find regulations about placement of rural mailboxes?

I tried usps.com but couldn’t find the answer; if you refer me to this site, please recommend a specific page. Also, I’d rather not ask my letter carrier. Thanks in advance for your ideas. (I mean how far off the … Continue reading

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Is it legal to put flyers ON THE MAILBOX POST, not the mailbox itself?

I am starting up a lawncare business, and want to put my flyers ON THE MAILBOX POST, not the box. Is it legal to do so? From what I have read I didnt see anything directly answering my question about … Continue reading

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Can I use the mailboxes on the street/in public to send a package?

So I want to send a package to my friend a few states away. Its about the sized of a tissue box, and weighs about 13 oz. Can I use the blue mailboxes that are on the street and at … Continue reading

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Can someone help, I am adding a lock to my mailbox?

I have a normal, metal mailbox. I am going to add a lock at the top where you open the box & a slot for the mail to be placed in the box. What do I use to put the … Continue reading

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Mailbox vandalism deterrents?

Over the years I have replaced 7 curbside type mailboxes. I have tried the heavy duty kinds, the rubber kind, and tried putting it high, low, all to no avail. The baseball bat kids are winning! My mailbox is at … Continue reading

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I placed my mail in a residential mailbox three weeks ago, however, my bills never got paid. I believe is lost

Is it possible mail could be lost? Is there a way i can locate that mail? Mail contained very important documents! What can I do? Contact the post office right away and let them know. Plus contact all the busninesses … Continue reading

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looking for a rural mailbox that has a exploding outside skin full of paint when they hit it with a ball bat?

Prolly not. But you can get one with a motion detector pretty easy. Wouldnt it be more fun to actually catch the bastards?

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Where can I find a cheap, but decent quality mailbox and post?

I’m about to replace my mailbox and post. I live in Georgia. Where would I find a cheap and decent quality one (either at a store or online)? What do you think of those plastic ones (I think Rubbermad makes … Continue reading

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