On the whole this is a very good product. The postman likes it as it is easy to get large letters and small packages in, and I like it because it is easy to retrieve the contents. If I was being picky, it feels just a tiny bit flimsy but over several months of use it has proved to be completely adequate. The wind has not blown the top flap open, but occasionally when the wind is in a wrong direction, some water does get in. There is however, a drainage hole in the base, and I have made a metal grille to fit in the base to keep letters away from any lying moisture.

This is a good value for money item for fixing to a solid sheltered wall location on the house. However, I needed to fix this at the end of the entrance drive. I did this by attaching it to two sturdy posts. The holes in the back are in a position to allow this. However this may increase the chance of entrance of moisture holes through the holes in the metal as there is no protective backplate/wall.The grommets provided were very weak and disintegrated on installation. Maybe washers would be a better solution to the grommets. Also larger sized fixing screws. The thin metal construction which tended to bend made it difficult to attach and I realised afterwardsa one solution would be to attach it to a solid backpiece of flat wood first and then attach the wood platform to the posts which would solve the attachment problems and make this a good buy for this "free standing" away from the house application. These negative installation issues should not reflect on the product but are mentioned as the flexibility of the item requires an appropriate installation.

I put some protective tape at the corners of the lid as the metal is sharp there and I was worried re the postman getting his fingers damaged. However the spring return lid is very easy to use and no moisture has got in yet.

After 3 months use I am happy with the product as it fits my needs of a secure box, weather resistance and large enough for the bigger items/packages that I receive.

My way of using the post box is a little unusual. I needed access to a void in a 60cm x 60cm gate pillar with a letterplate on the other side of the pillar so I cut the back out of the post box and walled it in flush. I know it is not used as intended and dont expect any guarantee cover but it made a perfect job I'm very pleased,

The post box is great - sleek, contemporary design, easy to install and easy to use. Good capacity and so far so good with keeping the elements out. Overall I would highly recommend.

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This postbox is smart and looks pretty robust. It arrived with the lock rolling around inside the postbox - although no damage was caused - and my husband had to fit the lock into place himself, which was a bit fiddly. The postbox is spacious and accommodates our post fine and nothing has got wet or damaged because the post hole is big enough and the lid does a good job of protecting the contents. My only concern is that, after just a few months, the box is already showing signs of weathering, with rusty blemishes all over the initially smooth, apparently stainless steel surface and is unlikely to survive more than a couple of years.