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Mail Boss = 3/5 of Homesthetics “5 Best Locking Mailboxes of 2023”
By Luke Walker |
Homesthetics contributor ANTON GIUROIU selected Mail Boss brand Locking Security Mail boxes as 3 out of their 5 selections for BEST LOCKING MAILBOXES OF 2023 ...
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The Case for Locking Mailboxes in Severe Weather Regions
By James Williams |
Hey, it's James here from MailBoss and I'm excited to share with you why property owners in regions with harsh and severe weather conditions must use a locking mailbox for their mail needs. As you know, weather conditions can cause ...
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DIY Youtube guru “Bring Your Own Tools” (BYOT) tackles a complete quad Mail Manager mailbox brick column installation tutorial from start to finish!
By Luke Walker |
Youtube DIY guru "Bring Your Own Tools" (BYOT) tackles a quad Mail Manager mailbox brick column installation tutorial! His incredible and easy to follow DIY ...
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Florida’s Hephaestus Mailboxes create an impressive array of custom Mail Boss mailbox post installations.
By Luke Walker |
Hephaestus Mailboxes based in Miami, Florida have been totally blowing us away with their creative custom Mail Boss mailbox installations check out their TikTok Instagram ...
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WOAH! Is that a Mail Boss Locking Security Mailbox that the LEGENDARY Kevin Bacon is using in the new Hyundai Youtube ad!?!?
By Luke Walker |
https://youtu.be/AFZgm1tJsrI We're pretty honored & impressed to be only 1 degree of Kevin Bacon away...but, heads up... Out going mail goes in the mail clip...NOT ...
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New PRODUCTS! Mailbox post HEIGHT & DEPTH extensions!
By Luke Walker |
Do you need some additional depth for the installation of your Mail Boss mailbox post? Do you prefer the sturdiness, security and strength of an ...
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Better Homes & Gardens: “Mail Boss Mail Manager mailbox scores high on looks and functionality.” +Best Mailbox Overall +Best Lockable Mailbox
By Luke Walker |
The 15 Best Mailboxes of 2023 That Are Practical and Stylish Elevate your home’s style, and ensure the safe delivery of your letters and packages, ...
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President’s Day SALE 2023!
By Luke Walker |
President's Day SALE 2023! 15% OFF Black Mail Managers with coupon code: PD2023Discount applied at check out. DON'T TAKE THIS MONUMENTAL SAVINGS FOR GRANITE! *Valid ...
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KDVR Fox 31 Denver chooses Mail Manager as their EXPERT approved curbside Mail Box!
By Luke Walker |
In her article "Already thinking about your spring lawn and garden projects? Be prepared with these items" Jennifer Manfrin BestReviews Staff for KDVR Fox 31 ...
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Father/daughter duo are delivering Mail Boss curb appeal to Orange county California
By Luke Walker |
If you're in the Orange county area e-mail them at: arenascurbappeal@gmail.com We're absolutely blown away by the incredible creativity and beautiful custom Mail Boss installations ...
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20% OFF Black Mail Manager Mail Boss Mailboxes Black Friday-Cyber Monday 2022!
By Luke Walker |
SHOP NOW! 20% off All Black Mail Boss Mail Manager Locking Security Mailboxes Black Friday - Cyber Monday 11/25/22-11/28/22 (Discount automatically applied at checkout) Shop ...
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Happy Birthday, America!
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
Declare your independence from mail theft this July with the best locking mailbox on the block! Take 10% off on your choice of any MailBoss ...
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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SALE
By Luke Walker |
In honor of the brave service men & women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, we are proud to offer 10% off ...
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Mail Theft Monday : We’ve heard of “Post theft”…but this is ridiculous.
By Luke Walker |
In King County Washington in early April 2022 three brazen mail thieves robbed four “security” mailboxes in broad daylight (none of which were Mail Boss ...
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HGTV Chooses Mail Manager Street safe as their pick for Best Security Mailbox!
By Luke Walker |
HGTV. Yes, THAT HGTV, everyone's favorite go to channel for all things home improvement, selected the Mail Manager Street Safe Latitude as their pick for ...
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Spring cleaning means Mailbox Maintenance!
By Luke Walker |
It’s that time of year again, and while you're out there cleaning out the gutters, and pulling the weeds you might as well take a ...
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Come visit us at the NATIONAL HARDWARE SHOW at the Las Vegas Convention Center!
By Luke Walker |
Now until Thursday you'll find Tagen and Gabriel in booth #W2138 at the Las Vegas Convention Center showing off our NEWEST products for 2022! They're ...
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New Product: Reflective Mailbox Vinyl
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
Mailboxes across the United States are struck by vehicles every, single day. Mailboxes often have to be located at a curbside location to provide convenient ...
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Too many twos Tuesday! Take 22% off Vanilla Dropboxes. Today – 2/22/22
By Luke Walker |
Too many twos tuesday! Take 22% off Vanilla Dropboxes. Today - 2/22/22 Use Discount code: 2SDAY at checkout Shop now Or get 50% off a ...
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New years means NEW mailboxes and BIGGER IS BETTER.
By Luke Walker |
Tik Tok user @ouroldhouse was getting complaints from his mail carrier Andy about the size and condition of his rusted out old mail box, so ...
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Redfin features MailBoss – ‘Tis the Season!
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
11 Holiday Decorating Tips for the Entire House ‘Tis the season for joy, celebration, and all things holiday. This time of year, homes are filled ...
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Mail Theft Monday : 11/30/21 – 12/05/21
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
More mail theft covered in yet another #MailTheftMonday - This week were covering crimes across our country, including identity theft and check forgery, porch pirates ...
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Black Friday-Cyber Monday Mailbox SALE!
By Luke Walker |
Let's face it there are a CORNUCOPIA of companies out there talking a lot of TURKEY about their Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, and ...
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Mail Theft Monday : 11/15/21 – 11/21/21
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
More mail theft covered in yet another #MailTheftMonday - This week were covering crimes across our country, including the theft and tampering of mail from ...
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Mail Theft Monday : 11/08/21 – 11/14/21
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
More mail theft covered in yet another #MailTheftMonday - This week were covering crimes across our country, including the theft of entire cluster box units, ...
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Mail Theft Monday : 11/01/21 – 11/07/21
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
More mail theft covered in yet another #MailTheftMonday - This week were covering crimes across our country, including burglaries, forgeries and of course anything and ...
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THE BEST WALL-MOUNTED MAILBOX OF 2021 -Reviewed
By Luke Walker |
We are honored to have the Mail Boss Townhouse named Reviewed.com's #1 choice for "THE BEST WALL-MOUNTED MAILBOX OF 2021" Reviewed.com (part of the USA ...
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Mail Boss Package Master prevents ANOTHER mail theft
By Luke Walker |
Youtuber Joan J. Wills captured this footage of a would be mail thief attempting to steal her mail. Luckily she thought ahead, and installed one ...
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Mail thief uses USPS Informed Delivery in identity theft scam.
By Luke Walker |
Most people assume that signing up for USPS informed delivery will add a certain level of protection for consumers wishing to prevent mail and identity ...
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Mail Manager and Package Master named “Best Locking Mailboxes of 2021”-Bustle.com
By Luke Walker |
Vanessa Spilios of Bustle.com wrote this fantastic write up of the importance of having a mailbox with a lock and key, in her article The ...
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Youtuber “BooyaJoe!” devised an innovative DIY mailbox installation.
By Luke Walker |
Youtuber BooyaJoe!'s neighborhood was experiencing a rash of mail theft, and although he had a non-conventional mailbox post, he came up with an innovative solution ...
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Memorial day 2021 SALE!
By Luke Walker |
In honor of the brave service men & women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, we are proud to offer 10% off ...
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Simple instructions for building your own DIY Mid Century Modern Wooden Mailbox Column, and Modern Farmhouse Mailbox
By Luke Walker |
Sensei Creations Store on Etsy is selling digital downloads of simple instructions on how you can build your own "Mid Century Modern Wooden Mailbox Column!" ...
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Sleek & Modern Custom DIY wood Mailbox Column
By Luke Walker |
This elegant and inexpensive D.I.Y. wooden mailbox column, constructed using the Mail Boss Mail Manager, was featured on the youtube channel: TechZone In their video: ...
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Beautiful Column Mailbox Installation!
By Luke Walker |
Check out this AMAZING Mail Manager Locking Security Mailbox column installation submitted by one of our satisfied customers! "Our mailbox I made with your product. ...
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Pair of Package Masters take a knocking and keep on locking!
By Luke Walker |
We love getting survival stories from our customers, here's another tale of two mailboxes sent to our inbox: " Hi, I am just writing to ...
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Mail Manager; 2021’s “Best locking mailbox” -Best Tools Brand
By Luke Walker |
We're pretty proud of the level of construction and quality that we put into our secure mailboxes, but it's always a compliment whenever we're recognised ...
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MARCH MADNESS SCRATCH & DENT SPRING CLEANING 65% OFF SALE!
By Luke Walker |
It's time to Marie Kondo our warehouse, so for the rest of the month we're taking an additional 15% off our already 50% off scratch ...
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Save some GREEN with our BO$$ Presidents day sale!
By Luke Walker |
Take 10% off your NEW Mail Boss Mailbox order!Just use the code: B0$$ at checkout! All Products Valid 2/15/21 ONLY. *Discounts may not be used ...
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Happy Veterans Day!
By Luke Walker |
In honor of Veterans Day we are having a 10% off sitewide* sale with the discount code: "Thank-A-Vet" at checkout. Happy Veterans Day and thank ...
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Country Living Magazine – “BEST LOCKING MAILBOX: Mail Boss Mail Manager “
By Luke Walker |
The endorsements just keep rolling in! In the July-August issue of Country Living Magazine two Mail Boss Locking Security Mailboxes were featured in their list ...
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Bob Vila picks Mail Boss Mailboxes as: “The Best Locking Mailboxes for Secure Deliveries”
By Luke Walker |
Mail Boss locking security mailboxes receive top scores from America's most trusted and overall favorite handyman. Bobvila.com recently published their list of the best locking ...
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Another sparkling review from one of our satisfied customers!
By Luke Walker |
"Let me start by saying I wasn't going to buy this mailbox. In my research for a sturdy and highly secure mailbox, Mail Boss came ...
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LABOR DAY SALE!
By Luke Walker |
Take a vacation from Mail Theft with 10% off your order!* 9/4 – 9/7 Enter code: “LABOR10” at check out. *Discount does not apply to ...
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4th of July Sale!
By Luke Walker |
Declare your Independence from Mail Theft with the BEST sizzling summer deals of the season! Take 10% off your order! with the discount code: "July4th" ...
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Resources for Reporting Unemployment Fraud, Mail Fraud, Fake Job Offers and Scams
By Luke Walker |
-Report Unemployment Fraud -Report a mail scam -Report an online scam or fake job offer. Whenever there is uncertainty in the world there are those ...
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Memorial Day Sale!
By Luke Walker |
In honor of the brave service men & women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, we are proud to offer 15% off ...
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Mail Theft Monday : 03/31/20 – 04/06/20
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
More mail theft covered in yet another #MailTheftMonday! This week were covering crimes across our country, including burglaries, forgeries and of course anything and everything ...
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Mail Theft Monday : 03/24/20 – 03/30/20
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
More mail theft covered in yet another #MailTheftMonday! This week we've got Missoula mail thefts in Montana, creditcard charging criminals, and a proud submission from ...
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Mail Theft Monday : 03/17/20 – 03/23/20
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
More mail theft covered in yet another #MailTheftMonday! This week we've got a CSI tech investigation, coasting crooks, and double crossing cons! Butte County Sheriffs ...
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Covid-19 UPDATE
By Luke Walker |
As the global coronavirus pandemic expands throughout the United States, the commercial impacts of shelter in place and work from home orders are increasingly faced ...
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Mail Theft Monday : 03/03/20 – 03/16/20
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
More mail theft covered in yet another #MailTheftMonday! This week we've got credit card crooks, identity imitators, and even joyriding letter looters! Surveilance camera captures ...
Read More Mail Theft Monday: 02/25/20 – 03/02/20
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
Welcome to another edition of #MailTheftMonday Here you'll find some news of mail theft across the nation, and comments from our staff regarding them. Is ...
Read More Mail Theft Monday: 02/18/20 – 02/24/20
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
Culloden man arrested for mail theft, forgery by 13WMAZ - 02/21/20 (CULLODEN, GEORGIA) A Monroe County man is in jail after being arrested on mail ...
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Mail Theft Monday: Jan 17 – Feb 17
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
2 Women Arrested in San Carlos Mail Thefts, Hoax 911 Calls by Stephen Ellison NBC - 01/22/20 Two women suspected of stealing property Tuesday in ...
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Introducing: The Key Boss!
By Luke Walker |
The Locking Security Key Boss is a high-security key storage box designed for a variety of commercial, residential or business purposes Ideal for use in ...
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Mail Theft Monday: 10/7/19-10/13/19
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
Man used fishing device to steal $93,000 worth of checks in Arlington, charges say Fort Worth Star-Telegram - 10/10/19 (ARLINGTON, TEXAS) An Arlington man used ...
Read More GIVEAWAY: SEATTLE’S NEXT TOP MAILBOX!
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
Mail Boss Local Giveaway: Townhouse & Metro Locking Security Wall Mount Mailboxes! We would like to refresh the images of our Townhouse and Metro mailboxes ...
Read More Memorial Day Sale 2019
By Jon Nordin |
This year Mail Boss is offering 15% off all new mailboxes, posts, and spreader bars. Clearance items, accessories, and keys are NOT included in the ...
Read More Partnering with Local Government – Mail Safety is the #1 Priority
By Korinne Ainsworth |
Our #1 priority at Mail Boss is to keep your mail safe and secure. We are more than happy to partner with local government to ...
Read More How to Pick a Post – Which Mailbox Post Do You Need?
By Korinne Ainsworth |
You've done your research and found your mailbox, but now you have to find a post to go with it. With all the different ...
Read More Mail Boss is at the 2019 National Hardware Show – See You There!!!
By Korinne Ainsworth |
Mail Boss will be at the 2019 National Hardware Show in sunny Las Vegas May 7-9th at the Las Vegas Convention Center and we'd love ...
Read More Mail Boss at the 2019 Spring Ace Hardware Tradeshow – Come See Us!
By Korinne Ainsworth |
Mail Boss will be at the 2019 Spring Ace Hardware Tradeshow in Orlando, FL March 26-29th at the Orlando Convention Center. Come on down and ...
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New Mailboss Accessory! Hasp Lock
By Jon Nordin |
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Read More Mail Boss Locking Security Mailbox Survives Fire
By Korinne Ainsworth |
Recently a man who owned a property in California reached out for help finding his key number so that he could order replacement keys for ...
Read More How to Order Replacement Keys
By MailBoss |
We often receive phone calls and e-mails from customers who want to know if they can order additional keys. The simple answer is yes, you ...
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How to Lengthen a Mail Boss Mailbox Post
By MailBoss |
For mailbox post installations more than 1' in the ground So you want to use an In-Ground Post for your mailbox installation, but one foot ...
Read More Don’t Put Your Flag Up
By MailBoss |
One question we are often asked is "Why there is no outgoing mail security on a locking mailbox?" For residential curbside locking mailboxes, the USPS ...
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A Theft Proof Mailbox?
By David |
MailBoss "Postbox Maximus" virtually theft proof Sometimes people ask us if the MailBoss is 100% theft proof. While no mailbox is 100% theft proof, the ...
Read More Keep your Mail Safe this Holiday Season
By Korinne Ainsworth |
The Holiday Season is officially upon us as we close the first full week of December. Along with all the holiday cheer and festive activities ...
Read More It’s Black Friday!
By Luke Walker |
Kick off your holiday season with Mail Boss Locking Security Mailbox SAVINGS! Get 20% Off Black Mail Managers for BLACK FRIDAY - CYBER MONDAY! ...And ...
Read More Mail Boss Takes a Beating & Keeps on Kicking
By Korinne Ainsworth |
Mail Boss Takes a Beating & Keeps on Kicking – White Bear Lake, Minnesota A Customer recently reached out to share the following story: Late ...
Read More Continued Mail Thefts in Nassau County, Florida – October 31th, 2018
By Korinne Ainsworth |
Help Prevent Mail Theft – Stay Vigilant! Recently in Nassau County, Florida residents have been dealing with a rash of mail thefts. The thieves are supposedly simply ...
Read More Mail Boss CRUSHES “the competition”
By Luke Walker |
We may have had a little fun putting this one together:
Read More Ace Hardware 2018 Fall Convention – Mail Boss –
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
- Come and find us at the Ace Hardware 2018 Fall Convention - Here is a shot of the Mail Boss booth - we are ...
Read More Rash of Mail Thefts in La Salle, Canada – July 24th, 2018
By Korinne Ainsworth |
Protect yourself from Mail Theft – Especially while you’re on vacation! We're in the final stretch of summer; it's the perfect time to enjoy a ...
Read More Mail Theft in Salt Lake City, Utah – July 18th, 2018
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
Protect Yourself from Mail Theft - This week in Salt Lake City, Utah: a woman was caught red handed stealing a resident's mail. Salt Lake ...
Read More City of SeaTac Implements City-Wide Mail Boss Program
By Luke Walker |
SeaTac city council member Peter Kwon, a long time Mail Boss advocate and "Mail box crusader," is getting a lot of attention for implementing a ...
Read More Independence Day Sale – Save 15%
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
Happy 4th of July! This Independence Day we are offering 15% off on all Mail Boss locking security mailboxes, posts and spreader bars. Don't miss ...
Read More Classic case of “Mailbox Baseball” in Jefferson City, MO
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
Here you have another classic example of a total mailbox annihilation. The weapon of choice? A timeless centerpiece of American sports history, the bat. The ...
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Attempted Mail Boss Break In = EPIC FAIL!
By Luke Walker |
We here at Mail Boss recently received a email from one of our satisfied customers who happened to film a thief's 20 minute attempt at ...
Read More Ace Hardware Show Spring 2018
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
Epoch Design is exhibiting the Ace Hardware tradeshow in Dallas, TX Thursday March 13 thru Saturday March 15, showcasing the Mail Boss locking security mailboxes. ...
Read More Hit & Run Survival Story!
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
"Most of the damage was to the bottom mounting plate the mailbox slides onto. The two bolts in the front behind the locked ...
Read More Mail Theft Monday-February
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
Sunday, February 4: Fort Bragg, NC: Daily Journal Local News - Men Arrested with Heroin Stolen Mail; "The men reportedly were in the process of consuming heroin ...
Read More Our Anniversary with Maple Leaf Ace Hardware
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
We are super happy to announce our Anniversary date with our local Ace Hardware store in Maple Leaf! They have been carrying our Mail ...
Read More Happy Customer Says Thanks for Awesome Customer Service!
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
Hello Mail Boss, I wanted to write and say how much I love my Mail Boss mailbox, lock lubricant, inground post and lock cover that ...
Read More Coastal Farm & Ranch’s New Store in Marysville, WA!
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
We are once again very happy to be a part of another opening of a new Coastal Farm & Ranch store! Their new location in ...
Read More Out with the old, up with the new!
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
We love seeing how our customers style our Mail Boss products! Here is our recent favorite and first customer image we received this year! Shawn shared ...
Read More A Guide to USPS Mailbox Regulations
By MailBoss |
The United States Postal Service (USPS) requires residential mailboxes to conform to a number of rules and regulations. The standardization of mailboxes helps to ensure ...
Read More Mail Theft Monday – 1/15/2018
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
Here at Mail Boss, we love giving you pointers regarding ways to prevent mail theft. Unfortunately, mail theft isn't the only concern. Another major issue ...
Read More VP Corner: Use Tri-Flow, Not WD-40, for sticky locks
By John |
We frequently have customers ask us what product to use to lubricate their Mail Boss locks. Well the answer is Tri-Flow, not WD-40! The military ...
Read More New Year, New Mail Theft!
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
Even though the big holiday season is over, that doesn't stop mail thieves from wanting to steal your mail year-round. Here are some tips from ...
Read More New Mailbox Accessory! Hasp Lock
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
The NEW Hasp lock from Mail Boss Hasp Lock We’ve gotten quite a few requests from people wanting to switch out our 12-disc wafer locks ...
Read More Locking Security Wall Mount Mailboxes Survives Hit & Run!
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
Our lovely Townhouse Mall Boss locking security wall mount mailboxes at a local neighborhood in Washington, recently survived a hit and run around Christmas! Edna was ...
Read More Having difficulty deciding on the right mailbox?
By Luke Walker |
Let our handy reference guide help you choose the perfect mailbox. Here at Mail Boss, we get questions like this all the time; "How do ...
Read More Mail Theft Monday – 12/26/2017
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
Florida man, Bend woman charged in mail, ID thefts Mail found scattered over five miles of Ward Road BEND, Ore. - Mail scattered along miles ...
Read More A Very Manatee Christmas!
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
When it comes to costumes, this manatee mailbox is no sea Coward. Marley Whitesell, moved to a neighborhood in Winter Park, Florida, about three months ...
Read More Mail Theft Monday – 12/18/17
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
With Christmas around the corner and mail thieves being more proactive that ever around this season, Chino police are placing GPS tracking devices inside bait ...
Read More Star Wars: The Last Mail Boss
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
Happy Star Wars Release Day! Don't be the last Jedi in line for a new MAIL BOSS! Order ASAP if you need to get someone special ...
Read More Decorate Your Mailbox for the Holidays!
By Gabriel w/ MailBoss |
There is more than just one way to be festive for this big holiday season! If you love decorating for Christmas, you can decorate your ...
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