[Everyone] Mailbox Issue

[melanie davenport]

Here is what the USPS site says about mailboxes:

https://faq.usps.com/s/article/Mailbox-The-Basics

On Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 12:43 PM Jordan Sharon via Everyone <
everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:

> 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.
>
> Joanne - did you contact someone at the local branch or did you call the
> main USPS customer service line?
>
> 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.
>
> Thanks,
> Jordan
>
>
>
> --
> Jordan Sharon
> jsharona at gmail.com
> 323.680.6177
>
> On Aug 18, 2021, at 8:49 AM, Vincent Wimbush via Everyone <
> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>
> With several persons having similar problem I propose a step bigger than
> having individuals contact usps for individual remedy
> But I leave it now to others to weigh in
>
> Vlw
>
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 17, 2021, at 2:53 PM, Joanna Campbell via Everyone <
> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>
> 
> 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.
>
> Joanna
>
> On Tue, Aug 17, 2021, 2:18 PM Vincent Wimbush via Everyone <
> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>
>> 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.
>>
>> vlw
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Aug 16, 2021 at 1:19 PM Maryann Dabkowski via Everyone <
>> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I can confirm I definitely have the same issue. I've been able to open
>>> it so far, but usually it takes several attempts.
>>>
>>> Thanks for the graphite tip!
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone.
>>>
>>> On Aug 16, 2021, at 12:45 PM, melanie davenport via Everyone <
>>> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>> 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.
>>> best,
>>> mel
>>>
>>> On Mon, Aug 16, 2021 at 12:26 PM Jordan Sharon via Everyone <
>>> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Everyone,
>>>>
>>>> It seems the lock to my mailbox is jammed. I cannot fully insert the
>>>> key and get it to open.
>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>> Jordan
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Jordan Sharon
>>>> jsharona at gmail.com
>>>> 323.680.6177
>>>>
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>>> Associate Professor of Art Education
>>> Georgia State University
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Melanie G. Davenport, PhD
Associate Professor of Art Education
Georgia State University
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