<div dir="auto">I called the local post office to get the lock changed. There is an FAQ on the USPS website about replacing keys/changing locks on boxes, it may be helpful to call armed with that information. The issue is clearly the lock and the whole cluster box is designed for the locks to be easily replaced. <div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">If you are expecting mail that you are worried might get stuck, maybe consider putting a hold on your mail for a week or so and pick it up from the Post Office? Just an idea. </div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Joanna</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Aug 18, 2021, 12:43 PM Jordan Sharon via Everyone <<a href="mailto:everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com">everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div style="word-wrap:break-word;line-break:after-white-space">I went to the post office yesterday and they were less than helpful. They told me all they could do is replace a missing key, but if the issue was with the lock or the box itself I would have to call a locksmith and fix it on my own. Sounds like this might be bad information though.<div><br></div><div>Joanne - did you contact someone at the local branch or did you call the main USPS customer service line?</div><div><br></div><div>I’m expecting some important mail in the next few days, so need to get this solved ASAP. I want to make sure I exhaust all my options before calling a locksmith. </div><div><br></div><div>Thanks,</div><div>Jordan</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div><div>
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<div><br><blockquote type="cite"><div>On Aug 18, 2021, at 8:49 AM, Vincent Wimbush via Everyone <<a href="mailto:everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com</a>> wrote:</div><br><div><div dir="auto">With several persons having similar problem I propose a step bigger than having individuals contact usps for individual remedy<div>But I leave it now to others to weigh in</div><div><br></div><div>Vlw</div><div><br><div><br></div><div><br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Aug 17, 2021, at 2:53 PM, Joanna Campbell via Everyone <<a href="mailto:everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com</a>> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="auto">The post office will replace the lock on USPS owned boxes for a small fee when notified. I had mine changed out when I moved in, just had to call. <div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Joanna</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Tue, Aug 17, 2021, 2:18 PM Vincent Wimbush via Everyone <<a href="mailto:everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">Given the reports of problems, it seems the mailboxes need to be replaced. I propose that the president of HOA seek formal agreement among us in re: replacement. If there is agreement he should set up a process for replacement. This may involve a bit of research on his part or that of a volunteer.<div><br></div><div>vlw <div><div><div dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><br><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div><br></div></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, Aug 16, 2021 at 1:19 PM Maryann Dabkowski via Everyone <<a href="mailto:everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com" rel="noreferrer noreferrer" target="_blank">everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto">I can confirm I definitely have the same issue. I've been able to open it so far, but usually it takes several attempts. <div><br></div><div>Thanks for the graphite tip!<br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone. </div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Aug 16, 2021, at 12:45 PM, melanie davenport via Everyone <<a href="mailto:everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com" rel="noreferrer noreferrer" target="_blank">everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com</a>> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">I have the same problem with mailbox 12. key sticks, lock sticks, something... it's a pain to open. If lots of others have this issue perhaps COA could look into replacing mailbox? Meanwhile, squirt some graphite into the lock, it helps for a while.<div>best,</div><div>mel</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, Aug 16, 2021 at 12:26 PM Jordan Sharon via Everyone <<a href="mailto:everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com" rel="noreferrer noreferrer" target="_blank">everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div>Hi Everyone,<div><br></div><div>It seems the lock to my mailbox is jammed. I cannot fully insert the key and get it to open. </div><div>Has anyone ever had a similar problem and if so, is there a locksmith you can recommend to fix the issue? I already spoke to the post office and they will only issue another key, not fix the actual lock. </div><div><br></div><div>Thanks!</div><div>Jordan</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div>
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