Looked around at numerous post boxes and reviews as there seems to be a wide range of issues with basic post box design - quite a lot out there seem to be insecure (ie the post can just be pulled out), flimsy and leak. I wanted a post box that would not have any of the above issues (as you would expect any postbox not to as that is what they are designed for supposedly). The Brabantia is perfect in this respect - once the post goes in it would be difficult to remove without resorting to forcing the box open, it has certainly proved to be weatherproof with the recent storms we have had and it looks good as well. Very happy with it, and the price for the quality - family members have even ordered ones for themselves to replace their insecure leaky ones after seeing ours!
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We had issues with a previous 'post box' somebody was stealing our mail and personal details, they tried to order credit cards and bank overdraft facilities using our personal details, luckily I managed to intercept these applications before the 'culprit' did, I contacted 'action fraud' to report this case of attempted 'identity fraud' I also contacted the banks concerned to 'cancel' these cards and applications, my details were then referred to Cifas, this organisation helps to combat fraud. I would recommend that anybody considering a 'post box' should seriously look at the security aspect, the Brabantia B410 is the most secure I could find at a reasonable cost, I would recommend this product
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The casing looks sturdy, and hope that the flaps stand the test of time. It is hard to judge at the moment whether this will prevent thefts of mail from the box, but as this style was recommended by the police after previous problems we hope that this will be the case. The mail does remain dry and the box overall looks smart even though it is a very basic shape. It does have a good capacity and is ideal for larger envelopes. We haven't had to answer the door to the postman as frequently as before which is great.
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We've had (and still have) trouble with vandals wrenching open, breaking the lock and buckling the door of our outside postbox. The mail was not safe. A cheaper item would prove false economy and Brabantia was recommended as a secure product. We had a good selection to choose from and although not the cheapest on the market, it has proved its worth. Weather resistant (and it rains a lot here), sturdy and its design looks sleek and professional next to the main door. Delivery was within a few days and it was very easy to fit.
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Great postbox, secure and looks really smart.
If determined you could get your arm in it but it would be tricky to get it back out and we have positioned the opening of it at a height around shoulder level to prevent the possibility of this happening.
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A great product. Very study and looks well. We like that you cannot put your hand in and so our post has remained safe. Also other post boxes my family have had - have not been weather resistant and so we often had soggy mail. The storage is great even for catalogues and larger post. It was very easy to put up and we have had a lot of positive comments from neighbours. We had invested in an expensive new door and we didn't want to ruin the line of it with a letter box. So we are so pleased that our stylish new post box has worked out so well. Worth every penny!
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When purchasing this I did have to wait a short time as Safe were waiting for delivery from abroad but the wait was worth it as I love the Post Box and the price was very good also. I wasn't sure if it would be too large for the front of our property but it is just right. Very sturdy and although partly shaded by our gutter overhang it does get wet on the outside but is dry so far inside. Looks very smart and matches our dark grey front door. Also our Postie likes the look of it as also they don't have to bend down to put the post in. From my experience I would recommend. Thanks
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We have had this post box a few months now and it has been very good. It is larger than our previous box, so it can hold a lot of mail, and even smaller parcels . Sometimes I have noticed that the end of an envelope can stick in the “gills”/flaps if the postman doesn’t push it all the way in.
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Having previously bought a postbox that was intercepted, I was looking for one that would be safe but also stylish. This one fits the bill. I have had no more issues with my post, it looks stylish and holds a good quantity of post. I have been more than pleased and feel I have got great value for money. I would recommend this product to anyone wishing to buy a safe postbox.
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After having repeated problems with my post going missing using other post boxes, I bought this one with the simple anti theft device and the problem went away. While it will not stop a determined thief it is plenty of deterrent for the opportunist.
Easy to install and the good quality lock hasn't become stiff or difficult to use over the winter months with only a squirt or two of WD40. Water has not gotten in to the box during all normal weather conditions of wind and rain. The finish is still as good as it was when I first got it
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This post box is a huge improvement on what we had before. It arrived as advised and was well-packaged, ensuring no damage. It was easy to install on an outside brick wall and was up and running on the same day it arrived! We had three main criteria for choosing this particular post box; security, improved capacity and build quality. It passes all three with ease. The security flaps in the mail entry area are robust and would be difficult for a would-be thief to compromise. The mailbox opening itself is sufficient for all but the largest of mail packages. The capacity of the box is good and will easily accommodate several days' deliveries, if needed. The opening is hinged at the bottom and this allows the mail to stay in place while gaining access. So far it has withstood all types of winter weather and has remained water-tight. This is a well-designed product and highly recommended.
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Having looked at the options for a new postbox at the community centre, safe shop had the one that best met our criteria. The ease with which we were able to go from selection to sourcing was useful in that it made getting the right product easy. We had looked at shp offers but the ranges each offered were more limited. Whereas I normally want to feel the quality before I buy, I felt able in this instance to place the orderbecause the manafacturer was known to me and also because I could return the product to the Safeshop, were there to be a problem.
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So much better than our previous box which let water in and wasn’t secure. Very smart and functional in appearance and does what it’s supposed to.
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Excellent product - sturdy construction and materials. Located on wall in direct sunlight for most of day but no fading or discolouring yet. Arrived next day and fixed to wall within an hour. Only (very tiny) gripe is fiddly way to fix to wall through rubber separators. Be careful not to rip box when opening as one side has a very useful template for drilling/spacing holes for mounting screws onto wall.
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This is a large sturdy letterbox. I wanted one that was large enough to take small parcels and this fits the bill. It was fitted easily to a stone wall and looks very smart. The service from Safe was great too, very quick delivery and well communicated. Highly recommended! Will use again.
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Product is robust/weighty and bigger than the competitors, but is let down by a few things:
-The fixings are a joke, the heads snapped off when trying to tighten.
-The install template was incorrect, had to install it the old fashioned way.
-I think the letter opening could be a little bit larger.
-You can access 2 of the screws from the flap, making it easy to remove the box as the bottom screws seem to act as supports.
-The lid could fit a little bit more snuggly as it exposes gaps which are not weather proof.
-There should be 2 points for the locking mechanism to make it more secure, like other competitors.
-I don't think this is value for money as the cost is on the higher side compared to others, and there are all these issues.
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An excellent and robust mailbox which accommodates more mail than the old letter box coped with. It looks very smart and was easy to mount in position by the front door. This was a good investment and worth the money. I would recommend this mailbox to anyone looking for combined security and enhanced appearance to their home.
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The letter box flap was a bit sticky on the first box sent, however this was replaced and this one has been fine.
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The Decayeux D410 Large Post Box was exactly what we wanted and a very competitive price from Safe UK. The postbox was delivered on time and was easy to install.
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So pleased with this postbox, very sturdy, looks smart and feels sturdy when opening
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I was reluctant and moored that our new front door did not come with a postal facility. I researched the internet and came across this product and thought to bite the bullet. I was not disappointed and overly pleased with the choice. It’s spacious and easy to open and lock again in seconds. Comes with two keys and is smart and easy to mount. Its size gives it an edge and it can accommodate A4 envelopes and huffy bags so nothing goes amiss. I would be pleased to highly recommend this as a great purchase.
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Simple contemporary design matches our new house. It’s strong secure and keeps the mail
safe and dry. I would definitely recommend this letter box and this company as service was fast and reliable... so much so I’m looking now to buy a safe from this company as delighted with all aspects so I feel secure in dealing with a company who deliver what they promise. Look no further for your letter box if you want a quality product with no dramas
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Really pleased with the purchase of the Brabantia post box in dark grey. Does the job well - a lot better than the previous box we had inherited when purchasing the house.
Good, deep drop so letters go to the bottom and are more secure. Having said this, the slim design of the box makes it easy to fit onto most walls. Relatively straight forward and easy to secure to the wall, with a handy template for fixing the screws.
The dark grey colour looks very classy, and would suit most homes.
Excellent product and excellent service received from Safe with us :)
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Exactly as described. Had no problems so far.
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Not quite as water tight as I had hoped for as still get some damp items in bottom but on the whole I am pleased with it
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Super happy with the Brabantia post box. It’s Very sturdily made and holds quite a lot of mail including larger A4 envelopes. It’s anti theft proof also, there is no way of retrieving mail from the opening slot. Though it’s quite large it doesn’t look imposing on the outer wall and installation was also made much easier as it has a template on the packaging. After some extremely wet and windy weather my mail is also bone dry and the post box itself has not discoloured/tarnished. The biggest bonus for me is that my dogs can no longer shred letters and I can now leave the house before the postman has been. All in all a great buy and a much recommended product.
Can I also say that the packaging and delivery time was superb.
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Discreet looking - grey colour, against a brick wall, doesn't stand out or grab attention.
Solid build quality - it's outside, very exposed to the elements for the past couple of months, no sign of rust or deterioration.
Plenty of storage - in case you forget to check your mail for a few days, easily handles magazines and other large format mail.
And secure - the "teeth" make it hard for someone to stick their hand in and grab your mail.
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This is a very sturdy mailbox and looks good next to our new door. Functions very well.
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Great post box. I have had to let Postie know where the key is so that he can get larger items in.
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After searching for the most secure and robust postbox, I chose this Brabantia because of its unique flaps on the front slot.
The box is also quite tall, enough for any large letters and small packets.
I haven't had any wet letters and it has been tested against the wild British weather.
Fitting the item was relatively simple and I didn't have the same issue as others did when they fitted. All fittings were supplied, I used the screws and the spacers provided.
The box comes with two keys and opens out forward so that the letters do not fall onto the floor.
Very well designed and would highly recommend!
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It is well made, looks good and is easy to use. Unfortunately it is not really weatherproof and letters tend to get wet in the box if there is heavy rain.
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Easy to install, looks fabulous, really roomy and the postman loves it!
I would recommend this sturdy and safe postbox, its simple design works well on our old character property.
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Very good quality. Had to remove flaps to install. Overall impressed but some water did get in but it was exceptional weather
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This Post Box is sturdy, secure and smart. It is true to its description and illustration and I recommend it.
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Fantastic best thing we have ever done. Quality really good, built for the job.
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Large capacity, reasonably sturdy. Mounted so it does not get exposed to rain etc so it should last a few years. Anti-tamper feature is good but the 'teeth' stick sometimes. Happy with this choice
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We’re really pleased with our post box. We placed it within our porch, next to the front door. It was easy to fit, holds plenty of mail, including large envelopes and is easy to access with the provided key. The flap system keeps mail secure and dry. The newspaper holder is a very useful addition. The colour is just what we wanted, coordinating with recently fitted windows and front door. It also meant we didn’t need to have a letter box within our new front door, helping to keep the house warmer. The dog can no longer chew important documents and our postie has also said how much better the new post box is and easier for her to post our mail!
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Perfect for our needs, a good size for post and small parcels
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having decided that I needed a more secure postbox I selected this product from brabantia. to date it does everything that was expected from it
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We wanted a robust, large capacity, dark grey mail box and this fitted the bill perfectly. The website made it easy to compare a variety of mail boxes ny style, size, shape colour and cost before an uncomplicated checkout. was out of stock when we placed our order but Safe got in touch with an expected delivery date and updated us as the manufacturer provided new information. It arrived, well packaged and was easy to fit. It is at the upper end of the price range but it is a quality product that looks great and has the approval of our postman!
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Great service and a quality product
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I am delighted with the Brabantia post box that I have used now for over three months. Having clear instructions for installation with a useful diagram, it was very easy to fix in place. The use of rubber buffers to hold the post box away from the wall, thereby prevent water being trapped, and its innovative tamper-proof letter-feed opening are indicative of the thoughtful design process that has gone into the manufacture of this well constructed (and good-looking) post box. I have no hesitation in recommending this post box as it easily meets my criteria for purchase: it is large enough to accommodate plastic-wrapped large magazines, its design is simple and unobtrusive and it has proved to be waterproof, even in the awful rain storms we had in January 2018.
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Really pleased with this product nice amount of storage for letters / small parcels .
Weather proof and easy to install.
My only negative is that although the tamper proof tabs will stop people putting fingers through im sure if they really wanted to get in they could prise it open with a screw driver as the metal is quite thin.
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Very impressed with this post box. Nice and sturdy and very deep so post sits right at the bottom. Hopefully the ridged teeth couldn't be broken too easily if anyone wanted to break into it. It also has an inner lip which would make it difficult to get hand in to hook things up
So all in all a happy customer
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This postbox was easy to put up as there was a template on the actual box to enable one to place the screws in the correct place.It looks a quality product and is very easy to open.It does hold a fair amount of post and small packages.
I am pleased with the box and find it weather proof ,it looks good with the newspaper holder which fits underneath and was a separate purchase made at the same time.
When I ordered it the manufacture altered the delivery date to Safe and on both occassions I was E-mailed to ask if I would like to ring and disscuss other products,cancel the order or wait. When it was sent it arrived before the due date.
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After some researching, I'm pleased with my decision to spend more and purchase a high quality product. We've received lots of positive comments about its appearance from neighbours and visitors, and even our postman loves it!
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A good quality strong product with the capacity to hold the majority of postal packets. The fixing screws are of the hex type and they spanner provided didn't fit too well and a separate hex bit had to be used. Otherwise almost faultless.
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Amazing, great qaulity and looks it. Beats all those cheap light metal ones. Worth very penny as it adds class to the front of my house. Delivery and service great also. Thanks
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Great product - great quality. Highly recommended
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Safe, secure and a good size for when you might go away
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This was a really good buy. Once we'd read the instructions we found it relatively easy to install. It is strong and robust and looks pretty good. We have it on the outside of the house so it is open to the elements but not found any issues with rain getting in and soaking letters.
The price is not cheap, but I think it was excellent value for money. It is deep enough to hold lots of mail but designed so that people can't really try to steal what is in there. I would recommend to others.
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We ordered a post box, we did have an issue with this but it was rectified very quickly by Safe, it arrived when they said it would, the customer service team were brilliant very polite & efficient, called back when they said they would. It was great to actually talk to someone without having to talk to a robot.
We would not hesitate using the company again for any future needs.
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Fabulous post box. Very sturdy, safe and great looking. It's worth paying the extra for a better product.
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We have been updating the look of our house, adding modern touch's to bring it into the 21st century. I did plenty of research on the internet, scouring sites for quite a while before choosing this post box. The box itself was a template for drilling the holes to fix it to the wall. Fitting it to the wall was easy .I am very pleased with how it looks, it compliments our modern front doors very well. Its sturdy and well made, i don't anticipate it falling apart like some I have seen. You have to be very determined to steal post from this box without literally smashing it off the wall or forcing the lock open. I would recommend these boxes to anyone.
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We looked at a lot of post boxes before settling on this one. Really like the security it offers and large capacity to take small parcels.
The design also looks good in both period or modern settings and the graphite finish is attractive and easily cleaned.
Post box has been used for a number of months and with no problems so far which is promising.
Unlike previous products we have purchased.
Maybe a little pricey but realistically you get what you pay for. Very pleased with this purchase and we would definitely recommend this product to anyone looking for a good looking box with added security.
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So far so good, it has done it's job. Keeps the rain out and the post in. Brabantia are not the cheapest but the quality is ok. I'm not convinced about the anti- theft flaps on the opener, but time will tell.
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The Brabantia B410 Post Box is of excellent quality and looks good on the outside of my home. I like the fact that once post has been put into the box it is impossible to remove it without unlocking with the key. I was sceptical about the 'tamper proof' so tried to remove post myself, good job I had the key with me as I needed to open the main section to get my hand out of the top opening. It is waterproof, I have not had any wet mail. Postman likes the postbox too as it avoids upsetting my dog with a normal letterbox in the door. I chose the dark grey post box as it suits my property better than a white one would have and even stays cleaner looking than the white front door. I highly recommend this post box.
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We bought the Brabantia B410 because of its size and quality of construction. It was easy enough to install. Some might need a third hand!
It has been in use for about 8 weeks next to the front door and has had admiring comments from everyone. The postman said that it is the best one he's ever seen.
The quality is very good. The post isn't wet even though we have had a lot of rain and it looks very smart.
The brush safety feature in the mouth of the box also works. You can't reach inside and definitely can't reach the mail.
Very satisfied with a quality product.
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Excellent post box which was very easy to install. Really well made and sturdy and weatherproofed. Looks great next to my new anthracite coloured door.
Thank you safe.co.uk for a great service and a speedy delivery. Well worth the money and much sturdier than our previous post box.
Will certainly recommend your firm.
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Very happy with my postbox. It did once let water in when we had a different direction of wind but have not had that problem again. Overall very pleased. Would highly recommend.
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Much larger than I expected but great quality and will fit any size of envelope. Would recommend.
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Came very quickly as instructed, and it was easy to put up / install. Exactly what I wanted, so I’m pleased with my purchase.
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The Post Box looks smart and the large range of colours meant that I could exactly match my front door. It is well made and easy to fix securely to the wall, coming with all the fixings including rubber spacers to hold it off the wall. It has plenty of capacity for all my mail including up to mid sized packages, which gives me comfort for when I am away from home. It is sturdy and secure and the flaps mean that mail could not be removed without having the key. If I have a criticism, it is that the top of the Post Box is flat, so rain does tend to stay on it. It might be better if it was sloped, so that any rain would run off.
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We had our house done up recently and our old postbox was looking very worn and rusty. I looked forever for a box that was smart, modern, without being garish and did the job of being secure whilst looking nice on the wall.
The security flaps are a good feature, as I (and presumably others) could put my hand in to my previous postbox, whereas the flaps keep this secure without restricting post space.
It will easily fit large letters, or small and thin parcels inside of it.
Very good quality and design - I'm very pleased with it.
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Excellent postbox. Postman is delighted with ease of use, and receiving lots of compliments from neighbours and friends.
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Very satisfied with the postbox - plenty of room for large post and quality material. Looks very smart and arrived promptly.
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It is strong and well made. It looks very smart and holds several days mail, including magazines. It is a high quality product, totally fit for purpose.
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An excellent product. Provides the mail security that I needed. It is in an outdoor position that is largely protected from rain so I am unable to give a meaningful score on weather resistance.
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We bought the dark grey Brabantia post box and matching newspaper holder to go with a new front door, which is French grey with anthracite grey surround. The match is excellent, looks extremely smart and is being admired by all callers. The post box was very easy to fit using the ingenious template on its packaging and is the high quality that I know to expect of Brabantia. Its waterproof quality has been much tested of late and has fully come up to the mark. The box takes all our post, including small parcels and unlocks and locks easily. I admire the whole new set up each time I return home.
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A very good functional and weatherproof item.
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Product delivered timely, easy to instal, robust & easy to insert post & easy to receive post.
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I bought this item having read other reviews. The capacity is good, quality of build is solid and heavy duty. Looks the business and also goes perfectly with My anthracite grey doors. Great Purchase. I also bought the news paper tube that fits below.
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Really pleased. Looks good and decent size - our postie was very positive about it. BUT, I wish I'd read all the other reviews as one poster mentioned that the template (which is on the box) is incorrect, and they were right. Unfortunately, I only worked this out after drilling the holes.... This meant having to fill the holes and then redrill. Very frustrating and so stupid that the guide doesn't match- perhaps a note could be added to the product page to save someone else having the same issues?
Excellent produce does exactly what it says on the tin. Very good quality and very modern looking. Cannot fault the quality of the product at all. Very pleased with purchase.
Great post box, it is able to fit large A4 size parcels and many letters in. Everything stays dry in bad weather and we live in a quite exposed area so has had lots of rain on it, no problems with rust. Very stylish and neat looking dispite it's size. Love the design of the opening, looks good and works well. If you try to put your hand in it will get stuck so very secure. Easy to fit, took no time at all. Had lots of comments from people on how good ot looks and postman loves it. Highly recommend.