Expert Advice: Buying Guides

The Most Expensive Mailbox You Can Buy

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March 16, 2025
Jerry Hammond installed his $49 mailbox last Saturday, stood back and admired his handiwork, and then went on a two-week vacation with the money he knew he was getting from his 2009 tax return.  What Jerry did not know is… View Article

8 Reasons 4C Commercial Mailboxes Are a Top Buy Today

March 13, 2025
The US Postal Service’s list of reasons behind the regulatory change to 4C Commercial Horizontal Mailboxes also provides excellent insight into why the 4C mailboxes are a top buy for commercial mailbox buyers today.

3 Things You Should Know Before You Buy Florence CBU Mailboxes

February 18, 2025
Wise buyers of Florence CBU mailboxes should consider the expertise of the mailbox vendor they are buying from, plus what is included in the quote, and what the true cost of the purchase entails, such as shipping, all necessary parts, and discounts.

Should You Buy Address Plaques or House Address Numbers?

February 12, 2025
Between home address plaques and numbers, there are a lot of choices available to homeowners. The question is, which should you consider, address plaques or decorative house numbers? Whether you are building a new home or simply making sure your address… View Article

A Primer for Anyone Purchasing Apartment Horizontal Mailboxes

December 2, 2024
Horizontal mailboxes are called horizontal because the doors of the tenant mailboxes are larger horizontally than vertically. Yet, there are many other unique aspects to horizontal mailboxes that purchasing agents should consider.

Securing Your Mail: A Guide to USPS Mailbox Locks and Keys

November 22, 2024
In today’s world, the security of personal mail is more important than ever. With sensitive information often arriving via the postal service, ensuring your mailbox is secure is crucial to protecting your privacy and preventing mail theft. One effective way… View Article

4 Things to Consider when Purchasing Commercial Mailboxes for Your Development

November 10, 2024
Summary: When choosing the best commercial mailboxes for your development, make four key choices; exterior versus interior; one setting installation locations versus multiple setting installation locations; inset mounting, surface mounting, or pedestal mounting; and high security versus extra high security.

How to Buy Mailboxes for your Homeowner’s Association (HOA)

March 12, 2024
Having a uniform mailbox for your entire homeowner’s association is a great way to enhance the neighborhood but can also be a very large task. If you follow our simple guidelines we can help take the sting out of the process and help you to find the perfect mailbox for you.

Residential Mail Slots: Enhance Your Doorway

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December 6, 2019
For homes with walk-up delivery, mail slots are among the most convenient mail delivery options available. This article is a great primer for buying and installing mail slot mailboxes.

4 Essential Steps for Upgrading Your Residential Mailbox

September 6, 2019
Mailboxes aren’t usually items most homeowners buy very often, but many residential mailboxes certainly need upgrading. To purchase the right mailbox for your residence, consider these four factors; mounting options, mailbox style, locking or non-locking and the best place to buy mailboxes.

Buying Commercial Mailboxes – 3 Tips for Purchasing Agents

September 6, 2019
Finding a reputable supplier, choosing the best commercial mailboxes type for your application, and good long-term product support – follow these 3 tips to ensure the best outcome when you purchase commercial mailboxes online.

Why Buy Mailboxes from The MailboxWorks (part 1)

September 6, 2019
It’s wise to buy from the nation’s leading retailer of commercial and residential mailboxes, The MailboxWorks. We are mailbox experts, we have a physical mailbox store with a real showroom full of residential and commercial mailboxes, and our mailbox experts understand the detailed intricacies of Postal Service (USPS) regulations. The MailboxWorks can help you save money and avoid making a mistake when you buy mailboxes online.

Why Buy A Mailbox from The MailboxWorks (Part 2) – 3 More Reasons

September 6, 2019
In part 2 of this 2-part article, we offer three more great reasons on why you should buy your mailboxes from The MailboxWorks; we are a well established online mailbox store (since 1989), we offer best possible mailbox selections, and you will pay the lowest possible prices.

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