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<span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">My lock was replaced a number of years ago through our local post office. I think the cost was around $20. Of course, their policy since that time could have changed.</span>
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On 08/18/2021 1:19 PM melanie davenport via Everyone <everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
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Here is what the USPS site says about mailboxes:
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<a href="https://faq.usps.com/s/article/Mailbox-The-Basics">https://faq.usps.com/s/article/Mailbox-The-Basics</a>
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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.
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Joanne - did you contact someone at the local branch or did you call the main USPS customer service line?
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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.
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Thanks,
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Jordan
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On Aug 18, 2021, at 8:49 AM, Vincent Wimbush via Everyone <
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With several persons having similar problem I propose a step bigger than having individuals contact usps for individual remedy
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But I leave it now to others to weigh in
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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.
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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.
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I can confirm I definitely have the same issue. I've been able to open it so far, but usually it takes several attempts.
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Thanks for the graphite tip!
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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.
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Hi Everyone,
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It seems the lock to my mailbox is jammed. I cannot fully insert the key and get it to open.
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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.
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Thanks!
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