After reading reviews and questions, I'm confused. Does this come with a metal latch?
1470878
For the mailbox I received, I will parrot a previous poster in regards to your question Stacy, "it has a metal finger pull, no latch like the old boxes, door is fit just a bit big enough to grip the box to secure and seal."
1470879
Not at all. Its a friction based latch. Only pro of this mail box is large size. Negatives are: no latch, flimsy, poorly made.
1470880
Yes, the latch is metal. The only plastic used is the part that connects the flag to the box. Everything else is metal.
1148982
Not with a key, but it does latch. It is beautiful in person. I have it in my sons room to display the HO trains his grandfather had when he was a child.
660891
no latch, just slight tilt. It's well made and looks good. Solid wood and the only improvement I could recommend is the door has no stop as it opens all the way to the countertop. I would still say its a buy.
1526253
No the latch itself does not lock but it has lock holes next to the latches...
1729071
There's no latch or anything, but there is a slightly magnetized strip on the cover that keeps it closed. I haven't had any problems with it coming open accidentally.
1924175
There is a black latch, I believe next to the front wheel that has to be slackened. This gives it the flexibility to open and close. I don't have mine with me at this moment but I know that it could be tricky to do so you have to keep on trying.
800325
I was wondering that as well when I was going to get this. It does have a clear piece that does latch so the drawers stay secure.
1642633
Nope; not latch-equipped. But, as with all Britax care seats - absolutely phenomenal quality and comfort. My 5-year old loves it.
943724
Yes. You must remove the latch. They sell a automatic latching system you can purchase. I really like my US Automatic Gate. The motherboard Fried after the first two operations. They sent a new one for free and it has been working ever since! Good customer support. Fast response.
2193296
My box has an entirely metal latch inside and out. Careful and very slight adjustment by pliers (with plastic sleeved jaws to keep from marring the finish) was in order for me so the door would stay latched and not fall open. No big deal.
179971
It was a latch. Mine would not stay stable to the walls so we returned it. Defective manufacturing.
1985804
Hi this latch is also plastic but I have not experienced this problem so far and I use this about 3/month. Hope this helps
1187878
Yes, you choose to lock it when you want it locked, otherwise you just lift the latch.
1223586
It has latch but you can use the seat without the latch as well. The latch is not adjustable (cannot tighten them) so it is mainly there to keep the seat from moving around in the car. Hope that helps!
1659863
Its been almost a year since I installed it. If my memory serves me, the latch system is metal. I felt impressed by the strength of design.
638329
I got it for my great grandson who lives in another state..so I am not sure how it latches..Sorry I cannot help there at present...I will ask my grand daughter
1247824
Hi Mr Wells, This is a large sheet metal box. The latch is made by forming a dent which engages a lip rolled on the edge of the body opening. I believe it is very secure and stable after 25+ years of experience with this design. Every once in awhile some bending to reshape may be needed after someone bangs into it. This is a large box which is more susceptable to being bent by heavy snow plow spray, so it should be protected from that.