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By MailBoss | August 25, 2016

You know the Mail Boss is virtually vandal-proof and has no problem standing up to a baseball bat. Well Larry from Walla Walla set out ...

By MailBoss | August 25, 2016

Yesterday, a couple contacted us about repairing or replacing their Mail Boss. A thief had pried open several mailboxes in their Seattle area neighborhood. The ...

By MailBoss | August 25, 2016

We recently received an email along with a couple of photographs from Jim, another happy Mail Boss customer. Jim writes: "Recently installed your Mail Boss ...

By MailBoss | August 25, 2016

Rob purchased a Mail Boss from r k Miles in Manchester, Vermont. Unfortunately, r k Miles accidentally sold him the display Mail Boss, which has ...

By MailBoss | August 25, 2016

Ken in Chesterfield New Jersey was pleasantly surprised when his mailbox was the only one to survive a recent bout of vandalism in the neighborhood. ...

By MailBoss | August 25, 2016

Mail Boss - On the Front Line! As you know, we love to see our customers satisfied with their brand new Mail Boss, and hearing ...

By MailBoss | August 25, 2016

Victoria from Indianapolis purchased a Mail Boss Townhouse to secure her mail. She was apparently quite pleased with her purchase, as she sent us this ...

By MailBoss | August 25, 2016

We just received these pics from Jim Pool at Allied Postal Products, one of our Mail Boss security mailbox dealers and installers in San Diego. ...

By Jenny | August 25, 2016

... Not our list, and Mail Boss makes the cut Allied Postal Products has some super helpful information on their website www.theworldsgreatestmailbox.com, including a list of ...

By MailBoss | August 25, 2016

Gig Harbor, WA customer creates video testimonial for Mail Boss locking mailbox, "Mail Boss Ultimate High Security Mailbox" We couldn't be more thrilled when one of ...

By MailBoss | August 24, 2016

Kirstie in San Jose contacted us after her neighborhood was hit by a crow bar-wielding mail thief. Her Geneva locking mailbox by Architectural Mailboxes was ...

By MailBoss | August 20, 2016

It was a pleasant surprise when Redmond Reporter's very own Samantha Pak reached out to us to do an expose on the Mail Boss and how ...

By MailBoss | August 15, 2016

Giant tree branches no match for the Mail Boss mailbox It's another incredible tale of mailbox survival... In this episode, two giant tree branches fall ...

By MailBoss | August 1, 2016

Oasis Jr mailboxes pried open in Studio City, neighbors rally with BetterByBoss Judy and her neighbors in Studio City, California, bought locking mailboxes to help ...

By MailBoss | July 1, 2016

15% Off Everything this July 4th Holiday! Promo Code: AMERICA15 | Valid 7/2/16 - 7/5/16 | Excludes Clearance This holiday weekend, we all celebrate America's Independence by enjoying good food ...

By MailBoss | June 24, 2016

We decided to have a little fun with the Mail Manager locking mailbox, so we had some powder-coated in prime colors: red, yellow and blue! ...

By MailBoss | May 27, 2016

For most of us, Memorial Day weekend is a time we spend with friends and family. We enjoy barbecues, fun in the sun, a day off work, and great ...

By MailBoss | May 24, 2016

Mail thefts continue across the nation Typically, December is the worst month for mail theft, as thieves are targeting mailboxes to steal checks and gift cards ...

By MailBoss | May 3, 2016

Scott and his neighbors in Olympia Washington were recently the victims of mailbox burglary. All six of the Oasis Jr mailboxes by Architectural Mailboxes that ...

By MailBoss | April 1, 2016

Tim of Seattle is taking advantage of the #BetterByBoss offer to replace his Oasis Jr. mailbox, which was pried open by a mail thief. By ...

By MailBoss | March 31, 2016

Paul in Lafayette, California is taking advantage of the #BetterByBoss offer to replace his Oasis Jr. mailbox, which was pried open by a mail thief. ...

By MailBoss | March 25, 2016

Save 10% this weekend with coupon code EGGSTRA10 at checkout on everything excluding Clearance Items. Discount code is valid Friday, March 25 thru Sunday, March ...

By Tagen | March 5, 2016

Epoch Design is exhibiting the Ace Hardware tradeshow in Las Vegas Thursday March 3 thru Saturday March 5, showcasing the Mail Boss locking security mailboxes ...

By MailBoss | March 3, 2016

Mail thieves aggressively targeting mailboxes nationwide Typically, December is the worst month for mail theft, as thieves are targeting mailboxes to steal checks and gift ...

By John | February 26, 2016

Epoch Design is exhibiting the Orgill Spring Dealer Market in Orlando this week, showcasing the Mail Boss locking security mailboxes in Booth 1335 at the Orange ...

By MailBoss | February 24, 2016

What a difference a shiny new flag makes! Here is Pat & Randy's mailbox Before: And After: They say: [quote style="boxed"]Our flag looks every so ...

By Jenny | February 17, 2016

According to this report from KOMO, residents in Sammamish have been victimized by a rash of mail thefts, and thieves are targeting locking mailboxes. image ...

By MailBoss | February 13, 2016

In honor of George Washington's birthday, we are sharing a coupon code good for 15% off your order at www.MailBoss.com. To get 15% off your ...

By MailBoss | February 12, 2016

Just a little loving reminder this Valentine's Day weekend... we have free flag replacements available and you may qualify! If you purchased your curbside mailbox ...

By MailBoss | February 6, 2016

Jo found Mail Boss and the #BetterByBoss offer when searching for a "sturdier mailbox" after she discovered her Mailsafe mailbox by Solar Group with the door hanging open and ...

By MailBoss | February 5, 2016

Steve found Mail Boss and the #BetterByBoss offer when searching for a more secure mailbox after his Mailsafe mailbox by Solar Group was broken into ...

By MailBoss | January 28, 2016

Here is our rendition of the meme that has stolen the internet recently: It's true, though. If you go for a cheap low-quality locking mailbox, ...

By Jenny | January 28, 2016

According to this report from KTUU, residents in South Anchorage say mail theft has been happening since November, and it's only getting worse: image source. ...

By MailBoss | January 28, 2016

Mail theft continues to plague Maple Leaf and surrounding areas, but residents need only go to their local friendly hardware store, owned by Mike Kelly, ...

By MailBoss | January 18, 2016

Lynn in Apple Valley, CA has her locking mailbox pried open regularly, so she contacted us about getting a more secure mailbox. She wrote: “Our current mailbox is ...

By MailBoss | January 18, 2016

Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. What does one of the greatest leaders of our time have to do with locking mailboxes? Nothing, but we love ...

By MailBoss | January 18, 2016

Andrew suspected his mail was being stolen, so he set up a security camera to catch the thieves in action. Sure enough, this video shows ...

By MailBoss | January 16, 2016

Here's another incredible tale of Mail Boss mailbox survival. In this episode of mailbox match-ups, the Package Master takes on a Hay Bailer! Patricia shares: ...

By MailBoss | January 15, 2016

Melissa in Renton purchased an Oasis mailbox by Architectural Mailboxes after having mail stolen. She thought it was secure, but came home to find it ...

By Bonsai | January 14, 2016

Many people often wonder why mailboxes are federal property. There is actually a careful balance of legal policy that establishes the ownership and property rights ...

By MailBoss | January 13, 2016

Bob in Olympia, Washington had his locking mailbox pried open several times and contacted us about getting a more secure mailbox. He wrote: “I offered ...

By MailBoss | January 12, 2016

Brad in Henderson, NV found Mail Boss and the #BetterByBoss offer when searching for a more secure mailbox after his Mailsafe II mailbox by Solar ...

By MailBoss | January 12, 2016

Grant in Marysville, California was sick of having his Oasis Jr. locking mailbox burglarized. He wrote: "This is the 3rd time my mailbox has been ...

By MailBoss | January 5, 2016

Happy New Year! Thank you for another great year. We're grateful our business continues to grow and we're able to expand our product line to ...

By Jenny | January 5, 2016

Updated Dec. 15 Consumers across the nation are becoming aware of the stolen mail-identity theft connection and purchasing locking mailboxes for protection. While many people ...

By Jenny | January 5, 2016

More and more consumers are doing their holiday shopping online. This is convenient for those who would rather avoid the hustle and bustle of the ...

By MailBoss | January 5, 2016

'Tis the season for mail theft. Don't let the Grinch steal Christmas this year. Give yourself or loved ones the gift of mail security: Give ...

By MailBoss | January 5, 2016

The Mail Boss "white" isn't even white to begin with; it's more of a cream. But when we received a shipment of 250 "white" Mail ...

By Jenny | January 5, 2016

In Jefferson County Colorado, many residents have learned the hard way that simply having a locking mailbox is not enough to keep mail thieves at ...

By MailBoss | January 5, 2016

Check out this photo story Tim shared with us on Facebook! When a drunk driver plowed through his neighborhood's mailbox stand, all of the mailboxes ...

By Jenny | January 5, 2016

Orchard Supply Hardware, San Jose hardware retailer serving California and Oregon since 1931, is now carrying the Mail Manager locking security mailbox by Epoch Design ...

By Jenny | January 5, 2016

As any reader of our blog will know, we often discuss the rising risks of identity theft and how you can better protect yourself and ...

By MailBoss | January 5, 2016

Heavy-gauge galvanized steel construction and a powder-coated finish make the Mail Boss mailboxes strong and durable, but sometimes the powder-coat can be damaged due to ...

By Jenny | January 5, 2016

Credit Card fraud: If it hasn't happened to you already, it probably will eventually. It's a growing problem, and while you can take precautions to protect ...

By MailBoss | January 2, 2016

December is always a bad month for mail theft. One of the joys of the holiday season… as thieves are on the prowl for gift ...

By MailBoss | December 29, 2015

We have added a new category on Clearance Sale - Scratch and Dent mailboxes - starting at just $60 including shipping. These units have been ...

By MailBoss | December 18, 2015

Mailbox burglaries are on the rise. This is because as more people switch to locking mailboxes, the pickings are slim for mail thieves looking for ...

By MailBoss | December 17, 2015

December, we rejoiced in the spirit of giving, danced in the snowflakes, celebrated with holiday cheer, and... witnessed lots and lots of mail and package thefts. In the ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

The following are a round up of mail-identity theft reports, stolen mail police blotters, and mail theft advisories from across the nation, Nov. 27-Dec.6, 2011. ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Woodbury PD Blotter: More Mail Messes Woodbury Patch - 11/26/11 (WOODBURY, MINNESOTA) "Nov. 17: A resident at the 1400 block of Belmont Drive told police ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Mail theft on the rise in Clark County: Van Mall neighbors want their community mailbox relocatedThe Columbian - 11/18/11 (CLARK COUNTY, WASHINGTON) "Lloyd and Marrene ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Sumner Police Blotter: Stolen Check Bonney Lake-Sumner Patch - 11/4/11 (SUMNER, WASHINGTON) "Stolen Check, Fraud-3:25pm: Officers contacted a man at a residence on the 15000 ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Daughter Arrested, Mother Wanted On ID Theft Charges Prosecutors: Cassandra Janine Ghirardi Stole Mail To Create Fake Checks, ID's HMGH Denver - 10/27/11 (GOLDEN, COLORADO) ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

“Last year alone, more than 9.9 million Americans were victims of identity theft, a crime that cost them roughly $5 billion.” According to the U.S. ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Man, woman each charged with 38 counts of identity theft The Bellingham Herald - 10/8/11 (BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON) "A man and woman accused of stealing mail ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Five Ways To Protect Your Identity Right Now KTKS 12 - 9/29/11 (ABILENE, TEXAS) "Identity theft is nothing new, but financial identity theft is no ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

In Maryland, Carla Koester was sentenced today for her role in a complex mail identity theft scheme that victimized over 26 individuals, with total losses ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Police Blotter: Sept. 21 Sammamish Review - 9/20/11 (SAMMAMISH, WASHINGTON) "[...] No well wishes :An anniversary card was stolen from a mailbox on the 21600 ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

From our inbox: I wanted to personally thank you for making such a great product. I am proud to say that there is a Mail ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Sept. 10 Police Blotter The Hermiston Herald - 9/10/11 (HERMISTON, OREGON) "[...] A West Donna Avenue woman reported mail stolen from her mail box, including ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Jean, National Best Selling Author from Everett Washington, writes in with high praise for the Mail Boss: Aside from the minor flag-fading issue, which is ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Police: woman stole checks from mail WIVB - 8/14/11 (ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK) "State Police have charged a Buffalo woman with stealing checks out of ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

10 Twin Cities residents indicted for stealing mail, identities KARE 11 - 8/4/11 (MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA) "Ten Twin Cities residents were federally indicted Wednesday, charged with ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

If you own a Mail Boss locking security mailbox and you have noticed that your flag is starting to fade, we can help! We have ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Woman steals gift card out of mailbox KCBD 11 - 7/25/11 (LUBBOCK, TEXAS) "A Lubbock woman admitted last Friday to stealing a gift card from ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Three sentenced to prison in Tampa Bay fraud, theft ring Tampa Bay Online - 7/11/11 (TAMPA, FLORIDA) "Three participants in a bank fraud, mail theft ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

When the smoke settles Tuesday, think of Mail Boss! We hope everyone has a happy, safe and fun-filled Independence Day. Just remember, if you happen ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Police: Woman stole disability checks out of mailboxes Rome News-Tribune - 7/4/11 (ROME, GEORGIA) "A Rome woman spent her July 4 holiday in jail after ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Last week, we showed you the ad we prepared for Home Improvement Executive Magazine. This week, Home Improvement Executive Volume 24, No. 4 was released, ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Epoch Design was asked to be featured in the June 26 issue of Home Improvement Executive, with a special report on Innovations in Mailboxes. The ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Jeannette mail thief sentenced to 30 months in prison Tribune-Review - 6/18/11 (WESTMORELAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA) "A Jeannette man has been sentenced in federal court to ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

These pictures from Gawker are unbelievable! This Manhattan USPS mailbox has been taken over by a swarm of bees! Apparently this is a natural phenomenon ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Newspaper delivery man from Germantown arrested for mail theft: Germantown resident charged with stealing from boxes in Damascus, Etchison, Laytonsville The Gazette - 5/25/11 (MONTGOMERY ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

West University Place Police Department blotter, May 2 Ultimate West U - 5/3/11 (HOUSTON, TEXAS) "[...] THEFT: April 26, 8 a.m.: Outgoing mail was reportedly ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Mail Theft Spurs Senior Outreach Program The Riverbank News - 4/13/11 (RIVERBANK, CALIFORNIA) "[...] Recently detectives found a stolen checkbook belonging to a local senior ...

By Jenny | December 16, 2015

This weekend, Mail Boss is exhibiting at at the 115th semi-annual Ace Hardware Convention in Chicago. We're in Booth 4351 at McCormick Place, so stop by for ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Dear Friends, Do you like us? Aw shucks, we like you too! We also hope you'll "Like" our Facebook page - we've been posting all ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Castle Hills police: Mailbox theft ring clears out $15,000 in stolen checks KENS5 - 3/17/11 (CASTLE HILLS, TEXAS) "UPDATE: Thursday afternoon police arrested Justin Ayer, ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

A mail thief walks into an apartment building in Brooklyn, pries open some mailboxes and steals the mail. Before he leaves he steals the surveillance ...

By Jenny | December 16, 2015

If you follow us on Twitter or Facebook, you may have heard that Mail Boss is now a member of the Master Builders Association of ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

We found this picture online here and couldn't resist sharing it, being Friday and all. This moose is clearly doesn't realize that depositing in a ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Prescription drugs stolen from mailbox: Orange Police Blotter Chagrin Solon Sun - 3/10/11 (ORANGE, ILLINOIS) "THEFT FROM MAILS, BRAINARD ROAD: Police are investigating the apparent ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Police: Mail stolen over holiday weekend WHTM 27 - 2/23/11 (EAST PENNSBORO, PENNSYLVANIA) "Two East Pennsboro residents reported their mail stolen around President's Day while ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

It's Friday, and we're dog lovers, so we're sharing this great video of a German Shepherd attacking a mail track. I think the dog is ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

N.J. man admits stealing government checks from mail boxes, postal trucks NJ.com - 2/13/11 (CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY) "A southern New Jersey man has admitted stealing ...

By Jenny | December 16, 2015

FACT Act requires secure disposal but not receipt of consumer information? Many federal, state and local laws and regulations have been implemented to protect the ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Grand Rapids couple plead guilty to stealing checks from mailboxes, putting their names on them The Grand Rapids Press - 2/5/11 (GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN) "A ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Mel Gibson's screener of 'The Beaver' stolen from his mailbox. 'We think Pee-Wee Herman did it,' say the police Entertainment Weekly - 1/28/11 (MALIBU, CALIFORNIA) ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Monday-Tuesday Log: Mail Theft, Resisting Arrest Hercules Patch - 1/19/11 (HERCULES, CALIFORNIA) "[...] Mail Theft: A resident on the 1200 block of Promenade reported online ...

By MailBoss | December 16, 2015

Police blotter: Jan., 15, 2011 The Union - 1/15/11 (GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA) "[...] 10:14 a.m. — A caller from the 300 block of Pleasant Street ...