White Locking Mailbox

All MailCase mailboxes are keyed differently.

The MailCase comes with three keys. We don’t make the locks and keys ourselves, we get them made by our lock supplier who specializes in tubular locks.

We don’t keep copies of your keys in our shop. Since we don’t make the locks and keys ourselves we are unable to provide you with more than 3 keys.

If you need more than 3 keys most good locksmiths have a round key duplicating machine and can make duplicates for you.

The size of package that can fit depends on if it is a soft package or a rigid package. If it is a soft package then the MailCase can take a fairly large soft package, or multiple soft packages at the same time.

If it is a rigid package then the size that can fit depends on the thickness of the package. If the package is too thick then it will not fit. The following are examples of package sizes that can fit.

The easiest way to describe it is to say that something the size of a large phone book would fit, but something the size of a shoe box would not fit. For additional information about package delivery visit our FAQ page under the “PRODUCT” heading.

The MailCase only has a front access door available. One of the main expenses of building a locking mailbox is building and securing the lower access door. By adding a rear access door it would increase the cost of the MailCase. We don’t have very many customers who need a rear access option so to keep the MailCase affordable for everybody we don’t have a rear access door option available.

Zinc alloy steel is made by adding molten zinc and aluminum to red hot steel as the steel is formed into steel plate. This process heat-infuses the entire thickness of the steel with rust fighting zinc and aluminum.

Zinc alloy steel is much better at fighting rust than electro-galvanized steel used by most of our competitors. Electro-galvanized steel is made by electrically depositing only a tiny layer of zinc on the surface of the steel. Every cut, weld, or drill point breaks this zinc layer which makes an entry point for rust. This is why you see so many of our competitors rusting, sometimes even after just a couple of years.

Since we use zinc alloy steel, the MailCase will last several times longer than our competitors who use electro-galvanized steel.

As an experiment, we put a piece of unpainted zinc alloy steel under the raingutter of our shop. We’ve kept it there for over 10 years through all seasons and there is still no rust.

Some customers ask how long the MailCase will last before it starts to rust. There is not one universal answer to this question. It depends on the environment where the mailbox is located. A MailCase located in a quiet cul-de-sac in a dry climate could last more than 25 years, but a MailCase located on a barrier island in the Florida Keys will start seeing corrosion much sooner.

If you live in a non-corrosive environment then our UV powder coated zinc-alloy mailboxes will last a very long time. However, if you live in a highly corrosive environment (lots of salt in the air or on the roads) then you might consider buying the stainless steel version of the MailCase.

You may have noticed that the MailCase is also available in stainless steel. Sometimes customers ask us what the difference is between stainless steel and zinc alloy steel.

Zinc alloy steel has zinc and aluminum added to the steel. MailCase mailboxes made with zinc alloy steel are powder coated and are available in different colors.  Zinc alloy provides excellent rust protection for most environments and are what most of our customers buy.

However, some people live in places where there are high levels of corrosion. This includes places where there is a lot of salt in the air (i.e. close to the ocean) or places where there is a lot of salt on the roads (busy streets in winter climates). These customers will need an even higher level of rust protection than zinc alloy steel. These customers will need stainless steel.

Stainless steel does not contain zinc, but instead contains chromium and nickel. This gives stainless steel unique properties:

• Stainless steel can be used in highly corrosive environments (where there is lots of salt in the air or on the roads).
• It does not need to be painted. Unpainted stainless has an exclusive, stylish look.
• It has high hardness and strength. This makes it strong but difficult to fabricate.
• It is non magnetic.

Stainless steel is more expensive for several reasons. First, chromium and nickel are expensive metals, and stainless steel contains a lot of both metals. Second, since stainless has high hardness, it is difficult to fabricate. Our factory requires a 45 ton press to stamp stainless steel parts. Finally, the surface of the mailbox has a brushed finish. It is labor intensive to put the brushed finish on the MailCase, but the result has a stunning look.

The main differences between our zinc alloy mailboxes and our stainless steel mailboxes are the composition of the metal, and the fact that our zinc alloy mailboxes are powder coated and our stainless steel mailboxes are unpainted with a brushed finish. Otherwise the mailboxes are identical. They are the same size, use the same gauge steel, have the same features, and have the same level of security.

There are typically 2 types of customers who buy a stainless steel MailCase:

1. Customers who live in a highly corrosive environment.
2. Customers who want the exclusive look of brushed stainless steel.

The outgoing mail clip on the MailCase will hold a handful of letters or invitations. It is big enough to hold a Netflix DVD, but would not fit a 9” X 12 “ flat envelope.

According to USPS regulations, it is not possible to lock outgoing mail on a curbside residential mailbox. For more information about locked outgoing mail visit our FAQ page under the heading “SECURITY.”

MailCase has a 30 day money back guarantee. If you are unsatisfied with the MailCase for any reason, just contact us within 30 days for a return shipping address and send it back to us. We will refund 100% of the product cost. MailCase does not refund shipping or return shipping expenses.

MailCase backs our products with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. This warranty covers the original owner against manufacturing defects and any failure of moving or welded parts under normal use. The warranty does not cover deliberate or accidental damage of the MailCase including attempted break-ins or vandalism. The warranty also does not cover finishes or corrosion.

We get discounted shipping rates from FedEx Ground and we pass these savings directly on to you. How much the shipping will cost to your address depends on several factors:

• Distance from our Salt Lake City location to your shipping address
• If your address is a residential address or business address
• How far away your address is from the FedEx hub

See the following table for estimates of shipping costs. You’ll be able to see the exact shipping cost to your address during checkout after you enter your address but before you are asked to pay.

Mailbox Only:
West Coast: $30 – $44
Mountain States: $28 – $42
Midwest and Texas (West of the Mississippi River): $34 – $44
Midwest and South (East of Mississippi River): $36 – $47
Eastern States: $42 -$54

Mailbox & Post (sent as two parcels):
West Coast: $40 – $55
Mountain States: $38 – $53
Midwest and Texas (West of the Mississippi River): $51 – $64
Midwest and South (East of Mississippi River): $53 – $72
Eastern States: $62 -$83

The in-ground post is 47” long and is designed to be mounted in a hole dug in the ground and filled with concrete. The surface-mount post is 28” long and is designed to be mounted on a concrete surface using mounting bolts.

MailCase posts are heavy and strong with the post made from 12 gauge powder coated steel and the mounting flange (the platform which holds the mailbox) made from 1/4″ steel. The sides of the post are 4” X 4”.

Visit our FAQ page to learn more. Under the section called “INSTALLATION” we cover numerous FAQs about installation including:

• Installation Instructions for MailCase and in-ground or surface-mount post combo using a MailCase brand post
• How to mount the MailCase to your own wood or steel post if you don’t buy MailCase brand post
• Installation in brick, stone, or stucco
• Mounting more than one MailCase on a single post
• Mounting the MailCase to a wall

Yes, we sell a 2 place spreader bar that allows 2 mailboxes to be mounted on a single post, and a 3 place spreader bar that allows 3 mailboxes to be mounted on a single post.

The spreader bars can be found on our Post and Parts page.