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Convenient Virtual Stamps For Letter and Packages

Virtual Stamps Are Here!

Denmark is currently considering new technology to send mail in which there will be no need for a stamp! This new technology could be rolled out in a matter of just a few weeks and is intended to augment the old fashioned “lick-‘em”, “stick-‘em” stamps. Sweden is also looking at a similar process to create these virtual stamps for letter and small packages.

This is the way in which it will work: if you want to mail a physical letter, you would text a number designated by the post office. You will get a reply text back with a code number which you would simply transcribe on the envelope and then you can mail the letter in the normal way.

At the moment, the code you receive has to be utilized within seven days and it is also valid for mailing letters within Denmark.

What Will It Cost?

So how do you pay for this virtual stamp? Well it appears that the Danish post office has partnered with mobile phone providers and the cost of the stamp that you purchase in this manner will actually appear on your phone bill. The cost of the stamp for a normal size and weight letter is scheduled to be $1.49 which includes the cost of the texts back and forth with post office.

Although expensive, it is convenient if you desperately need to get a letter in the mail and cannot get to a place where stamps are sold.

Aluminum Locking MailBox

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Aluminum Locking Mail Box – For Securing Your Mail

Mail theft is the largest growing type of all thefts. To help curtail identity mail theft, many homeowners are installing an aluminum locking mailbox to secure their mail and to keep would-be thieves at bay. A secured aluminum mail box will help to deter most thieves from stealing your mail.

Many mailboxes are available with a built-in locking mechanism. If your mailbox is not equipped with a lock or some type of secure device, you can purchase one from several online sources. A lock is essential for deterring mail thieves and extremely important when the homeowner is away for several days and unable to retrieve the mail. Also note that the U.S. Postal Service will not open locked mailboxes nor will they accept a key for that purpose.

Locks to secure your mail can be installed on various types and styles of mailboxes. Many aluminum type mailboxes can also withstand typical mailbox abuse from bats, rocks, canned goods and accidental blows from a snowplow. A snowplow can hit a mailbox and scatter its contents everywhere if the mailbox is not secure. When installing a lock on an existing mailbox, make sure your mailbox is strong enough to withstand an attack.

Locking mailboxes should be large enough so that if the homeowner is away for several days, it can accommodate the overflow of mail and keep the mail secure. When searching for a suitable locking mailbox choose one with a heavy duty lock that cannot easily be pried open. It defeats the purpose of having a lock if someone can easily open it with a screwdriver.

The mailbox should also be constructed of durable material than cannot be damaged or opened with a saw, hammer, knife or any other type of destructive device. Remember, when selecting a locking mailbox, look for one that has a strong lock, the box should be made of durable type material that will not break under pressure from bat-wielding hooligans or snowplows and has a secure mail slot large enough to accommodate your daily volume of mail.

Aluminum Mailbox

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Aluminum Mailbox – Durable Mailboxes for All Habitats

Aluminum mailboxes are durable and rust proof. Aluminum mailboxes are the best residential mail box for most climate areas. There are several different types, finishes and features available for the aluminum residential mail box.

Curb Side Option

Most residential mail box are available as the post mount mail box. A post mount mail box is a mailbox which requires a post so it can be positioned by the side of a driveway at the curb.

Wall Mount Option

Another popular type of mail box is the wall mount mail box. A wall mount m Siail box is a residential mail box which is mounted on the exterior wall of the home next to the entry. A wall mount mail box is available in either horizontal or vertical mount. Installing a wall mount mail box may require the use of mounting screws, a drill and anchors.

A residential wall mount mail box is available in styles ranging from Victorian to modern. An aluminum residential mail box is the most durable of all residential mail boxes. Aluminum doesn’t rust like steel and the finish stays longer. However, an aluminum mailbox is generally more expensive than any other residential mail box.

Many manufacturers offer a variety of accessories for your residential mail box. The majority of these mailbox accessories are only available for the post mount mail box. Some offer newspaper holders. For the wall mount mail box, the newspaper holder and mailbox may be one piece. Another feature for the residential mail box is a lock to help to curtail identity theft, mail theft, and vandalism. Other accessories include personalized name plates, outgoing mail flags to alert the mail carrier of outgoing mail, mailbox lights for when it’s dark and mail chimes to alert the homeowner when their mail is delivered.

A variety of unique and elegantly designed box and post sets are available on the market today in a variety of price ranges and styles.

Anti-Theft Mailboxes

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Anti-Theft Mailboxes – Protecting Your Identity

Identity theft is a major problem in many areas. To help curtail would-be thieves, many homeowners are installing anti-theft mailboxes by their curbside.

An anti-theft mailbox will help to deter most thieves from stealing your mail. Many residential mailboxes are available as a one piece set with a built-in locking mechanism. If your mailbox is not equipped with a lock, you can purchase one from several online retailers.

Locks are essential to help deter thieves and are extremely important when the homeowner is away for several days and unable to retrieve the mail. When searching for a suitable lockable mailbox choose one with a heavy duty lock that cannot easily be pried open. It defeats the purpose of having a lock if someone can easily open it with a screwdriver and a hammer.

The mailbox should also be constructed of durable material than cannot be damaged or opened with a saw, hammer, chisel or knife. Vandal-resistant steel mailboxes can also withstand typical mailbox abuse from bats, rocks, canned goods and accidental blows from a snowplow. A snowplow can hit a mailbox and scatter its contents everywhere if the mailbox is not locked.

Also note that the U.S. Postal Service will not open locked boxes nor will they accept a key for that purpose. Locks can be installed on both post and wall mounted mailboxes. Remember, when selecting a lockable curbside mailbox, look for one that has a strong lock, the box should be made of durable material and break under pressure from bat-wielding hooligans or snowplows and has a mail slot large enough to accommodate your daily volume of mail.