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Epoch Design 7107 Locking Theft Proof Security Mailbox White

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Disclosure: The manufacturer sent me a free mailbox for review after seeing my amazon review of the Solar Group RSKB0000 Curbside Locking Mailbox. I feel this is an impartial review. I have no connection to any mailbox manufacturer.

I researched several locking mailboxes for the benefit of 104 homeowners in my neighborhood. Hoped to find a 5-star box. Not yet. Mail Boss is one of the better choices.

Security: It's way more secure than your neighbor's sub-$100 locking mailbox. Prying it open with a 24" crowbar would take some time and effort. However, someone could fish for mail using a 10" grabber tool, and you'd never know. (Security comparison below.)

Comparison with Architectural Mailboxes Oasis Mailbox: [not Oasis Jr.] I did a careful hands-on comparison. Advantages to each, but I did end up preferring the Mail Boss. The Mail Boss is:

- - Much more pry resistant. Thicker steel (14/12 gauge vs 16/14). Recessed door top. Heavier lock, Hook-style lock tab.
- - About equally resistant to fishing for mail.
- - More resistant to fishing for packages (Packages in the Oasis may stand tall.)
- - Will not accept packages thicker than 1-7/8" (Oasis hopper style door will accept appx 12" x 6" x 4")
- - Will accept some large 1-3/4"+ packages that the Oasis won't (rare)
- - Deeper and much less tall than the Oasis (MB: 11.2"w x 13.7"h x 21"d; Oasis: 13.5"w x 20"h x 18.5"d)
- - Similar Capacity: appx 1400 cu in. (Oasis has appx 28% more capacity than Mail Boss at hand-fishing limit. See below.)
- - Protects from wind-blown rain using inset door-tops (Oasis will more easily take in water if its rubber seals degrade.)
- - Slightly less expensive

Pro's:

- - Serious anti-pry design
- - Includes 3 keys and reflective address numbers
- - Clean look. Not too tall; Looks OK mounted next to smaller mailboxes
- - Easy mounting system. Lag screws & drill bit provided

Cons:

- - Rust will eventually get to it (like any steel mailbox)...(Avoid white model.)
- - It's possible to fish for mail.
- - 10"x13" envelopes hang in the mail slot due to textured mailbox floor (like most other mailboxes) (add smooth cardboard to rear of floor)
- - Workmanship is flawed, but acceptable (like most other mailboxes)

Specs:

- - Inbound Slot: 1-7/8"h x 10.2"w
- - Max Package: 1-7/8"h x 10.2"w x 14.5"
- - Mail Capacity: 11"w x 18-1/4"d x appx 3-1/2"h*
*(3-1/2" to 7" high mail pile is reach-able through slot)

Warranty: "Limited Lifetime Warranty...original owner...requires proof of purchase...does not cover lock replacement...finishes...or rust."

Security Comparison:

Pry Open . . . . Fish for Mail . . . Model
------------ . ------------- . --------------------
Bare Hands . . . Bare Hands . . Solar Group RSKB0000
Screw Driver . . Bare Hands . . Oasis Jr.
12" prybar? . . With Tool(1) . . Oasis
24" crowbar? . With Tool(2) . . Mail Boss
24" crowbar? . . . . No . . . . . . 4-C Aluminum Cluster Box Units
. . . No . . . . . . . . No . . . . . . Armadillo

(1) or with hands if mail is piled higher than appx 4.25"
(2) or with hands if mail is piled higher than appx 3.5"