I have read conflicting answers about the ability for someone's hand to reach in. So is there a shelf that prevents going in enough to grab mail?
601075
No shelf, but I don't know how anyone other than a small child with a very small hand could get in there....I really like this mail box..works great. You could easily ad a shelf it you were worried but then the mail might get hung up on it. I would leave it alone.
601076
Yes there is a 3" deep shelf inside the locked area. The hole is tall enough to fit mail into but I cannot put my hand in to grab mail.
601077
No shelf, but I don't know how anyone other than a small child with a very small hand could get in there....I really like this mail box..works great.You could easily ad a shelf it you were worried but then the mail might get hung up on it. I would leave it alone.
601078
Yes, my arm reaches through the slot so we don't bother locking it. Renderes it useless.
285637
This item was for my brother, this is his response: "Yep, the slot is big enough to stick your hand in and reach the mail unfortunately. I was able to reach in and get the mail, though I have small hands myself. My lawn guy tried to reach in and he was not able to do it, but he has bigger hands then I do. It was the first thing that I noticed about the box as well, kind of defeats the purpose of the locking box." You can modify and add an extra flat alumunum panel to the slot by drilling holes and bolting the new panel piece to the door itself thus closing up the slot more. Could easily be done for a handy person, though I have as of yet to do mine yet. This item was for my brother, this is his response: "Yep, the slot is big enough to stick your hand in and reach the mail unfortunately. I was able to reach in and get the mail, though I have small hands myself. My lawn guy tried to reach in and he was not able to do it, but he has bigger hands then I do. It was the first thing that I noticed about the box as well, kind of defeats the purpose of the locking box." You can modify and add an extra flat alumunum panel to the slot by drilling holes and bolting the new panel piece to the door itself thus closing up the slot... » Read More This item was for my brother, this is his response: "Yep, the slot is big enough to stick your hand in and reach the mail unfortunately. I was able to reach in and get the mail, though I have small hands myself. My lawn guy tried to reach in and he was not able to do it, but he has bigger hands then I do. It was the first thing that I noticed about the box as well, kind of defeats the purpose of the locking box." You can modify and add an extra flat alumunum panel to the slot by drilling holes and bolting the new panel piece to the door itself thus closing up the slot more. Could easily be done for a handy person, though I have as of yet to do mine yet. « Show Less
1638848
Underneath the top lid. The top raises up from the front to expose a locking lid with a mail slot for postal delivery to drop in.Be aware, the box is only locked to prevent lazy theifs. It is not a "secure" mailbox as the hinges to both are accessible by raising the top lid.
481733
No. The switch is builtin and is operated by the stopper. This prevents anyone from placing their hand or other object in the unit while operating.
230323
We've had no problem opening or closing it with one hand. It has never popped open over the past 6 months we've had the mailbox installed.
1495416
I have the unit next to a high dresser, which I do hold onto. I love it and use it when reading emails. I can drop my arms to my side and not worry about falling, but I do like having the safety of having the dresser there.
1138710
I returned mine because my mother tested the slot and was able to get her arm through the opening and swish her arm around the whole bottom of the mailbox! I purchased the Mailboss Package Master and love it. Very secure and my mom can't get her arm inside.
2165793
If you lock the top so that only the mail slot is exposed... a hand cannot fit inside.
1112514
Yes, the whole front opens and is hinged at the bottom, but there is just a slight opening once inside for the mail person to put the mail in. Magazines and letters fit through the slot but not packages. This is for secirity. You open to get mail with a key from the side. It has a clip on the inside of the front door to clip outgoing mail.
489382
you don't need to reach in, there is a long adjusting lever behind the pedal. you can pull it with your opposite foot to release the lock, then slide it to the next hole forward or backward with the other foot.
1322766
It is possible but it would have to be a really small hand. The mail goes through a slot and then falls to the bottom of the mail box.
1101376
I don't recommend 'siting it up' without a stand or support .....the weight of the mail would eventually make it unstable. I wonder if the USPS would object.
1106322
It depends on the width of the item you are placing in the mailer. I use it for everything. I have mailed a package as high as 10 inched but when using the mailer for something that high it will take away from the width. If you are using the entire inside surface I personally wouldn't go any higher than say 6 inches just to make sure that the contents remain in the mailer. You can pack it tight but I am not sure of the safety of your shipment. I have shipped very thick items but I did worry and tapped extra just for the support.
1138713
It is hard to measure because when you open the door it is like the opening is not really seen. The door opens up and you slide the mail on the door and it falls into the box. I know that is not much help, but it is like the boxes at the post office that the whole door slides and the mail just fall down. We have a large amount of mail daily and it always fits. We love it.
556431
not really. you could put something sticking out of the main slot but nothing specific for outbound mail.
259473
You have to have a vertical post and a horizontal thing on which to screw the box down to. But...I do not recommend this mailbox at all if you are getting it to prevent mail theft. It's easy for someone with a relatively slim arm to reach in and grab mail.
1289511
Mine is installed against a wall, not on a post. A newspaper will jam the slot open possibly if pushed in from one end. It will not drop down into the box. It is intended for regular mail. It might be best to add some sort of holder under the unit or possibly lay the paper on top if the unit is fastened to a wall.