[Everyone] Mailbox Issue
Sara Crews
sara408 at comcast.net
Thu Aug 19 14:53:04 UTC 2021
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.
Sara
> On 08/18/2021 1:19 PM melanie davenport via Everyone <everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
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> Here is what the USPS site says about mailboxes:
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> https://faq.usps.com/s/article/Mailbox-The-Basics
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> On Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 12:43 PM Jordan Sharon via Everyone < everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com mailto:everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com > wrote:
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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,
> > Jordan
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> > Jordan Sharon
> > jsharona at gmail.com mailto:jsharona at gmail.com
> > 323.680.6177
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> > > > > On Aug 18, 2021, at 8:49 AM, Vincent Wimbush via Everyone < everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com mailto:everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com > wrote:
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> > > 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
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> > > Vlw
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> > > Sent from my iPhone
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> > > > > > > On Aug 17, 2021, at 2:53 PM, Joanna Campbell via Everyone < everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com mailto:everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com > wrote:
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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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> > > > Joanna
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> > > > On Tue, Aug 17, 2021, 2:18 PM Vincent Wimbush via Everyone < everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com mailto:everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com > wrote:
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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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> > > > > vlw
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> > > > > On Mon, Aug 16, 2021 at 1:19 PM Maryann Dabkowski via Everyone < everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com mailto:everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com > wrote:
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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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> > > > > > Sent from my iPhone.
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> > > > > > > > > > > > > On Aug 16, 2021, at 12:45 PM, melanie davenport via Everyone < everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com mailto:everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com > wrote:
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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.
> > > > > > > best,
> > > > > > > mel
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> > > > > > > On Mon, Aug 16, 2021 at 12:26 PM Jordan Sharon via Everyone < everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com mailto:everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com > wrote:
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> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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.
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> > > > > > > > Thanks!
> > > > > > > > Jordan
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> > > > > > > > Jordan Sharon
> > > > > > > > jsharona at gmail.com mailto:jsharona at gmail.com
> > > > > > > > 323.680.6177
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