Architectural Mailboxes Universal Newspaper Receptacle Black

The media could not be loaded.  I bought the mailbox and newspaper receptacle to replace a mailbox that had been the victim of one too many mailbox baseball attacks. I had a stone mason build a pillar around the mailbox and newspaper holder. So far the newspaper delivery folks haven't used it, but a some people walking have picked put my paper in it. It looks great.

Had to modify it to fit architectural mailbox..

Title and picture misleading. First the picture denotes a rectangular tube, four solid sides with holes for a bracketed mount. The product is actually a 3 sided rectangle with two cross brackets on the top (see picture enclosed) suggesting it has to be mounted to either a plate or a mailbox to ensure weatherproofing. Second, the title says "Universal". This suggests it can be used with any mailbox or any post. Far from the truth. It's only compatible with a few Architectural posts and a couple of Architectural mailboxes. Luckily I had the compatible mailbox, else it was going right back. Also, wasn't happy with the provided standard zinc hex bolts and nuts that, once installed, protruded high into the mailbox floor and would certainly cause snags with inserting mail and would also rust in a very short time. I replaced the bolts with stainless carriage bolts that had rounded heads that were nearly flush with the mailbox floor. Once the jury rigs were complete, it fit pretty well. Overall, a well built heavy metal box, but I was definitely disappointed since I bought it based on the misleading picture and was then forced into an installation that differed from my plan.

Heavy duty. Not cheap flimsy or light weight. This is heavy gauge steel built for years of service. I would highly recommend this product.

The box fit perfect and is extremely well made. I needed something tough that would also drain off moisture and this did the job.

Works just as advertised.