Thoughts on This Letterbox - Is It a Bad Idea?

Empharand on 22/08/2018 - 22:48
Last edited 22/08/2018 - 22:50

Hi all,

Looking to change letterboxes, I was having a look at Bunnings and came across a few letterboxses that I liked, as I live in a house with 2 of my good mates I sent them the photos and asked them for their opinion and they voted for this letterbox, whilst I do like the letterbox I think it sends the wrong message with the 'Parcel' drop feature, they both order a lot of packages and parcels to the house where's I have them sent to my work instead.

Do you think that letterbox is a bad idea? I reckon it advertises the wrong message and broadcasts to the public that we order a lot of stuff, therefore the house would be a good place to break into.

My vote was for this letterbox on a concrete slab

Every opinion is appreciated in this case.

Thank you.

Home & Garden

Comments

  • [Deactivated] on 22/08/2018 - 22:51
    +8

    Jesus, thats a lot of money. Just leave out an empty ice cream container.

  • JimmyF on 22/08/2018 - 22:56
    +3

    I reckon it advertises the wrong message and broadcasts to the public that we order a lot of stuff, therefore the house would be a good place to break into

    Yes and No, its safe to say most places have a lot of 'stuff' if you break in.

    Saying that, a drop mailbox might say you're not home often during the day. But then so does knocking on the door and no one answering.

    All that said, there are lots of drop mailboxes around, so just do it.

    You could add another in for the 'vote'. this one is a mix of both and doesn't scream drop mailbox like the bunnings one

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PARCEL-LETTERBOX-MAIL-DROP-BOX-M…

    or

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Parcel-Mail-Drop-Box-Letterbox-M…

  • ChillBro on 22/08/2018 - 23:00
    +9

    I reckon they'll steal your letterbox instead.

  • trustnoone on 22/08/2018 - 23:10
    +10

    I REMEMBER THIS IMAGE!! I think it was posted on ozbargain once before, the image is of some guys house and I think the letterbox was photoshopped on, I'll try to find the thread.

    edit: Found thread:
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/226627

    • Godric on 22/08/2018 - 23:15

      hahahah

    • jenki on 23/08/2018 - 01:52

      Wow they really got a lot of mileage out of that photo!

  • Euphemistic on 23/08/2018 - 07:10
    +1

    I think it is a good idea. It’s not going to make any difference to wether someone breaks into your house and is a much better solution than leaving parcels at the front door or having to pick them up at the post office.

  • foxmulder on 23/08/2018 - 07:26

    This parcel mail box maybe a thing in the furure replacing the tiny letter box. I seen one in bunnings, different brand, for less than $100 as they were on special. Perhaps you just sign up to Bunnings newsletter and wait.

  • [Deactivated] on 23/08/2018 - 07:32

    I think your choice looks a lot better aesthetically. People can break into a mailbox a lot easier than your house - I don’t think it increases the break and enter risk but it might increase the risk of parcels being stolen.

    I get stuff delivered to work or at the parcel locker at the post office - parcel lockers are very easy to use and free, downside is you need to collect in 48 hours.

    FYI I have this one on a concrete slab:
    https://www.bunnings.com.au/sandleford-rialto-pillar-letterb…

  • MeesusEff on 23/08/2018 - 09:14

    Oops I tried to post an ebay link but OP search up parcel drop mailbox from greatgrab ebay. Bought for $220, doesn't look super swish but has a big capacity. Gonna swish mine up with some spray paint

  • HighAndDry on 23/08/2018 - 09:50

    I see nothing wrong with a parcel drop off section in a mailbox - if someone's breaking into your house, they're doing it for more than just parcels, think electronics, cash, jewelry, etc.

    BUT - your option saves $300 immediately.

    • [Deactivated] on 23/08/2018 - 10:00

      Opportunistic criminals are not your brightest bunch.

      Do not underestimate their stupidity.

  • donbot on 23/08/2018 - 14:46

    Allow for a re-keying of the doorlock on this thing - opportunistic chumps that steal mail are armed with master keys, rendering something like this useless.

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