Solar Group WM16KB01 Large Lockable Decorative Mailbox, Black

by Solar Group

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This Solar Group heavy duty Wyngate mailbox provides identity theft protection with an internal locking mechanism. It has a smooth black rust resistant finish and is approved by the U.S.P.S.

Product Description

This heavy-duty steel mailbox provides identity theft protection with an internal locking mechanism. Accommodates incoming and outgoing mail. Available in black or white with pewter hardware.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 23.4 x 12.8 inches ; 17.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 17.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000Y9TEMM
• Item model number: WM16KB01
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,158 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #57 in Home Improvement > Hardware > Mailboxes > Security Mailboxes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Good concept, junky implementation, September 29, 2009

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D. L. Wallace (Lebanon, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Solar Group WM16KB01 Large Lockable Decorative Mailbox, Black (Tools & Home Improvement)

The box is built like a tank. It is QUITE heavy.

Gibraltar makes a steel post for mailboxes that I had the impression from the post's packaging was paired with this box, and it is WAY too wimpy for the weight and sags like crazy - $40 wasted. You WILL NEED a well set wooden mailbox post or it WILL sag.

Two build issues that I find unforgivable:

1) The key lock they supply with the box uses a VERY non standard key blank, so you can't get replacement keys made at most places like hardware stores. I had to purchase and install a different lock that I bought at an Ace Hardware ($9) so I could get a lock that uses standard (Y11) key blanks.

2) THE HOLDER FOR OUTGOING MAIL IS CRAP. UNFORGIVABLY BAD DESIGN!!! Because the box interior locks they provide a means to hold outgoing mail. They do so with a spring steel clip that you mount to the inside surface of the mailbox door using a preapplied piece of sticky foam. It comes RIGHT off with only moderate pressure applied when you have more than 1 or 2 letters to go out. This holder SHOULD be permanently attached (welded, preferably) to the door but they used the cheap approach. So we jury rigged a bag clip to hold the mail.

I will not buy another Gibraltar product. This product's design is very poor. Do not buy.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strong & sturdy mailbox for the right circumstances!, February 23, 2009

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My Comment (Dark side of the moon?) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Solar Group WM16KB01 Large Lockable Decorative Mailbox, Black (Tools & Home Improvement)

With Identity theft becoming the largest concerning problem to date. Spending $80 to thwart a pesky would be ID Thief from walking by and snagging your mail in less than a second is money well spent by investing in this mailbox. Lets face it, crooks are easy opportunists and always exploit the easiest target. With that said, this mail box does offer a first defense against the "quick pickers" and once they see the locking door inside the box, they will move to the next without hesitation.

Pros: Strong, sturdy mailbox with a locking mechanism that is tough too. Easy to mount right from the box to the post.

Semi-Cons: Not the most secure locking mailbox on the market, but again it does offer first defense security. Scratches easily

Note and observations: This sucker is LARGE as described, Dimensions (in): 23.4 x 12.9 x 12.8! Make sure you measure your current post to ensure it will handle this beast! Also, I'd be more worried about someone stealing the whole mailbox rather than the mail inside, its just that nice of a mailbox.

Recommendations: Buy it if your are somewhat paranoid about having a curbside residential mailbox and concerned about the "Quick Picker" mail thieves.

If you think the government or every thief is out to get you, look into a more secure mailbox. Just keep in mind, even the most secured and most expensive mailboxes can be compromised given enough time - just depends on your situation and surroundings.

Final thoughts: I live in a good/average community with "nosy neighbors" so I am lucky in those respects. With that, I felt I didn't need a Fort Knox, top of the line full security type mailbox... Hopefully.

But, in never having a curbside mailbox before. I felt it was just too easy for someone to walk by and take advantage without having some sort of security in place. I truly felt this was the best option for the money and for my circumstance.

Regards.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars waste of money, February 18, 2010

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Tim D. Buckley - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Solar Group WM16KB01 Large Lockable Decorative Mailbox, Black (Tools & Home Improvement)

This mailbox was a waste of money. The slot is large enough for me to get my hand in and grab the mail. The locking door is pointless. I'm an adult man. I don't have small hands. For this kind of money, i'm in the wrong business. I could make a much better mailbox. Don't buy it.