Worthersee - Stainless Steel Post Box Reviews
Storage capacity was the only thing that met my expectations. For the price I expected something more robust. The plate is thin and even when mounted it appears flexible / moveable. When raining the mail inside gets soaked. I tried taping up gaps but this has likited success. I am intending to replace it so ideally I would like to return it.
Aesthetic.
Good size.
Not too expensive.
Good size mail slot which takes all my necessary.
Mail was wet on one occasion after a weekend but it's not known whether it's the box design or whether mail was wet before insertion.
Was initially concerned as to the thin'ness of the metal sheet used with regard to a vandal kicking the box off the fence post, but so far so good (the box was bolted on as high as possible without detracting from the postman's ability to make a posting.
Drain holes in the bottom so was infested with earwigs! Sprayed and polished the inside with some furniture polish and they've not been back (couple of months now).
Pros: Because the box is S/S,its maintence free(no rust to worry about or painting required,just wipe down as and when required to clean. Cons: As the box is made of pressed steel and sucured with pop rivets and butting joints are not welded, in strong winds from certain directions, small amounts of water can enter the inside of the box.
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Having ordered this product elsewhere only to be let down after numerous calls chasing up my order and being told it was not in stock nor had been shipped as I'd been told.... I found 'Safe' in an online search. They demonstrated exactly how to deliver first class customer service and, a complete reversal of my earlier experience.
From the moment I ordered until delivery the communications were first class, delivery was on time, the packing secure and the product exactly as described on the excellent website. All in all an excellent online transaction in every respect leaving one very satisfoed customer who would without hesitation buy from 'Safe' again.
Pressed steel strong enough for most users. But looks fairly lightweight not like cast or heavy gauge. Flap helps to prevent fishing but a determined thief could get round this. Lock is a standard desk type so not very secure. Template supplied for drilling holes. Box supplied as right hand hinged but you would have to be quite handy to switch door round but do-able as the catch could hold against the inside rim on the other side. Design of top sheds water away well. Flap allows A4 to be inserted sideways but a stiffened large letter would be bent slightly.
Size, overall look and capacity are good but the quality is disappointing. We have only had the product for 3 months and it is already showing surface rust patches even though it is very protected from the weather. Also the steel is very flimsy so I will be surprised if it lasts the test of time. We will not be buying this product again.
This steel post box has been a great buy. I had hunted around on the internet for a while before coming across this one. I liked that this was had a large capacity as we do tend to get a lot of large items of mail. We are really pleased with our purchase. Really nice quality of material and the finish is superb.
We have had no problems with any rain getting in and even the post man has said what a good post box it is.
Several people have commented on it and I've even found myself washing it down when it gets dusty just so that it looks its best!!
