[Everyone] Mailbox Issue

Wed Aug 18 17:37:16 UTC 2021

Yup!  That's where I got my info from.  Specifically,

*If owned* by the United States Postal Service, contact your local Post
Office <https://tools.usps.com/go/POLocatorAction!input.action>.

*Postal owned Cluster Box:*  keys and locks (including parcel boxes),
contact the Local Post Office.

On Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 1:20 PM melanie davenport via Everyone <
everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:

> 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
>>>> meldavenport at gmail.com
>>>> 404-413-5260
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