Package Drop Slot
Posted By admin On 30/03/22The Package Drop Vault Plus accepts mail and packages from outside of the building and collects them in a lockable vault inside of the building. The Security Drop Door is identical to the Package Drop Vault and can collect packages with the same maximum dimensions (13.0″ W x 8.0″ H x 11.25″ D). CRL Satin Anodized 12V DC Protection Level 3 Bullet Resistant 'X' Model Thru-Glass Two-Way Electronic Communicator The CRL Norcon Bullet Resistant Thru-Glass Two-Way Electronic Communicator is a self-contained, easily installed device that allows clear, intelligible two-way conversation in locations w. Typically, postcards, letters, large envelopes and small packages are mailed through First Class Mail. The cost varies from $0.50 to $1.13 for stamped letters. Packages cost from $3.50 to $5.50. You should always be sure that you have the right amount of postage for your package, or it will be returned to you.
Pedestal & Wall Mounted Secure Drop Boxes
The MailboxWorks carries large wall mounted and pedestal secure drop boxes and collection boxes that are sturdy and long-lasting. These commercial mailbox solutions can be installed in a variety of settings such as home offices, businesses, retail stores, and government buildings. Use them as secure payment drop boxes, book drops, or after hour drop boxes.
Commercial Applications
The drop boxes we carry are also used as secure collection boxes and meet USPS regulations. They come ready for postal master lock installation to allow for postal mail delivery. These large collection boxes can also be used for non-postal purposes by business offices, home offices, and in multi-family dwellings.
Pedestal and Free Standing Commercial Drop Boxes
The MailboxWorks’ line of secure drop boxes can accommodate high volumes of outgoing mail and metered mail. They can even secure unattended payment and package deliveries. Options for mail drop boxes and collection boxes include:
• Locking Wall Mount Collection Boxes
• Wall Mount Package Receiving Drop Boxes
• Letter Slots with Locking Collection Boxes
• Pedestal & Free Standing Drop Boxes
Choose secure mail drop boxes from popular mailbox manufacturers such as Auth Florence Manufacturing, Architectural Mailboxes, dVault, and Oasis.
Wall Mounted Drop Boxes and Collection Boxes
MailboxWorks carries a variety of standard locking wall mounted collection boxes and drop boxes for securing letters, packages, books, or other commonly “dropped off” items. Choose from front receiving or rear receiving wall mounted drop boxes in stylish designs including European, Metropolis and Lunada locking mailbox.
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At MailboxWorks, we can custom engrave your secure drop box or collection box to signal its intended purpose, such as engraving US Mail or Outgoing Letters.
For assistance with customization or for answers to any other questions you may have about these secure drop box solutions, please:
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A residential wall mail slot offers the ultimate in convenience for homeowners lucky enough to still receive walk-up mail delivery.
When installing a wall mail slot mailbox you can choose either:
Door Mounted – Bursting forth with nostalgia, a door mail slot mailbox can be installed through a front door (or garage door).
Through Wall – Your wall mail slot mailbox can be installed through the wall of your home.
An exterior mail slot cover (or lid) covers the mail slot so that the home remains insulated against the elements. USPS mailbox guidelines require any horizontal mail slot to be hinged at the top and any vertical mail slot to be hinged on the opposite side from the door’s hinges (if mounted on a door).
When the postal carrier walks up to the house, the mail carrier simply lifts the lid on residential mail slots to insert the mail. The mail passes through your door (or wall for wall mounted door slots) and lies securely on the inside of your home, either on the floor or in a mail slot collection box.
Advantages of a Residential Mail Drop Slot
European Home Mail Slot
While residential mail slots are only advisable for postal areas with walk up delivery, the advantages of these thru-wall and thru door slot mailboxes are three-fold:
- Residential mail slots are often far more secure than non-locking post mount or wall mount mailboxes.
- Mail slots are less expensive.
- Mail slots do not require the homeowner to exit their home to retrieve their mail.
For disabled persons or elderly persons with mobility challenges, this third advantage of mail slot mailboxes is hands-down the most significant, as their mail can be collected from the security and comfort of their home.
Ordering A Slot Mailbox
When buying residential mail slots, take time to consider these three factors:
- Mail slot size
- Mail slot finish
- Whether or not to accessorize your with an indoor collection box
Mail Slot Size
The size of your installed mail slot should be large enough to accommodate large envelopes, magazine subscriptions, or small parcels, and according to the USPS mail slot requirements, the mail slot size should be at least 1 ½ by 7 inches in size.
Mail Slot Finish
The finish of your mail slot should match or complement the finish of your door or wall hardware. For example, if you have a door entry hardware with a natural patina brass finish, consider selecting a brass mail slot with a natural patina finish or consider a high contrast to that brass finish to avoid finishes that clash.
Mail Slot Accessories
If having your mail scattered across a heavily trafficked floor area is a safety concern, an indoor mail collection box accessory or simple drop basket inside the home is advisable. Additionally, indoor mail collection accessories are also recommended when the floor surface (such as soft wood flooring) can be easily damaged by the regular delivery of parcels or packages that might scratch or ding it.
New Installation Considerations
Investing the time to consider these three factors can also augment the success of installing your mail slot in a new location:
- Check with your postmaster
- Ensure proper mail slot height
- Consider an interior hood installation
Consult with Your Postmaster
First, check with your local postmaster to ensure that your wall mail slot is a viable option for mail delivery to your home. While a trip to any of Europe’s great cities and to many of North America’s large east coast cities quickly validates the popularity of mail slot mailboxes (they are called letter boxes in Europe), mail slots are less common in the vast majority of North America. So, take the time to ensure walk up mail delivery is available to your residence before purchasing a mail slot for your home.
Correct Mail Slot Height
Second, the USPS requires that when installed, the bottom of your residential mail slot must be at least 30” above the floor. While there is no height restriction posted by the USPS, it is advisable that the mail slot be mounted at a height that allows the postal carrier to easily deliver your mail without reaching too high or stooping too low.
Interior Hood Installation
Additionally, to ensure the mail flows smoothly through the mail slot upon delivery, the USPS requires that if an interior hood is utilized for privacy, the hooded portion should not be below the bottom of the outside plate on the horizontal mail slot. For vertical mail slots, the hood should not extend beyond the side of the outside plate on the same side as the door’s hinges. Finally, regardless of orientation, the interior privacy hood should not project more than 2 1/16” beyond the inside of the door.
Mail Slot Brands
To shop the largest inventory of residential wall mail slots, browse the selections available at The MailboxWorks, North America’s largest retailer of all types of mailboxes – commercial and residential.
Auth Florence Mail Slots
The MailboxWorks features the elegantly simple aluminum mail slot created by Auth Florence, which meets all the USPS regulations regarding mail slots. Florence mail slots are available in eleven beautiful powder coated finishes including antique copper, antique bronze, black, gold, silver speck, and more. Additionally, Florence mail slots are offered with optional engraving on the mail slot door so homeowners can have their address or name engraved right on their mail slot.
European Home Mail Slots
The MailboxWorks also offers a European Home mail slot that resonates with a strong modern, contemporary design palate. These corrosion resistant stainless steel mail slots are handcrafted with a stunning satin-brushed finish and meet all USPS standards. Order your mail slot with a mail collection box for a complete mail slot system.
Streetscape Mail Slots
Additionally, The MailboxWorks also features a Streetscape Executive mail slot that is handmade by artisans in the United States. The Streetscape Executive mail slots also meet USPS standards and feature a unique patina brass finish that requires no maintenance. No two of these brass mail slots are alike and all are packaged with an interior mail chute of solid brass to guide the mail delivery. Additionally, your brass house numbers can be custom-welded to the mail slot door to further customize your mail slot.
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Still Have Questions?
If you still have questions about mail slot mailboxes, please contact our mailbox experts by calling The MailboxWorks toll free at 1-866-717-4943. You can also contact us online or send us an email.
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