Easybox 400 Contemporary Wall Mounted Letter Box: Review
If you had asked me just over a month ago what I thought about the idea of a contemporary wall-mounted letter box, I probably would have shrugged.
I mean, in principle, a wall-mounted post box seems like a good idea, but practically? How does it lock? Who’s going to use it? Will it really be useful?
Well, less than a month on, I have the answer to those questions, both from myself and parcel delivery people.
You see, I was contacted by LetterBox4You, who, knowing of my health issues, suggested such a box would be useful. After all, it would mean no more rushing to the door. I could wait for Ash to collect and bring in any parcels.
After checking with my Dad, who would be the one to put it up, and my landlord, it was a resounding yes to trying out the Easybox 400 Wall Mounted Letter and Parcel Box.
Letterbox4you.
Letterbox4you was launched in 2012, when they sold their first letterbox on eBay.
Since then, Letterbox4you has grown and become a supplier of letterboxes across the UK, Ireland, Germany and even Australia, while also being the letterbox supplier for some big names.
They pride themselves on only offering quality wall-mounted letterboxes with contemporary designs and are they are fully focused on customer support.
Easybox 400 Wall Mounted Letter and Parcel Box.
The Easybox 400 Wall Mounted Letter and Parcel Box is such a simple solution to have around the home.
Honestly, I was so surprised at how simple to use it was. For some reason, I thought having a parcel box would mean anyone who used it would need a key. However, that is definitely not true.
While the top compartment of the box is kept locked and used as a normal letterbox, the bottom parcel box is then accessed separately, with the door left unlocked. All your parcel delivery people need to do is turn the lock, which cannot be reopened without a key.
You are helpfully supplied with 4 keys which open both of the box sections.
If you are wondering about size, the box has the following measurements: height: 300mm, width: 400mm and depth: 270mm. The top letterbox has a capacity of 11 litres and a letter slot size of 44mm x 355mm, which is fine for A4-sized letters. The size of the parcel box is: 360mm x 170mm x 240mm.
This contemporary wall-mounted mail box is made from thermal powder-coated steel with the letter flap in brushed effect anodised aluminium. It’s a really modern design which doesn’t look out of place at our house.
We have set up our parcel box on the porch wall, and it was easy to install. However, it can be put up either inside or out, due to its weatherproof coating.
The faceplate can be taken out and engraved with a number or name, which might be useful, for example, at a block of flats, or if your front door is close to someone else’s.
What Our Parcel People Have Said.
As a blogger, we have a lot of parcels coming in. However, my health often means I’m in bed when the delivery people come knocking.
Which both makes it hard on them, waiting for me to get up, and hard on me.
That said, a number of delivery people have spoken to me about the parcel box, due to either needing a signature or having parcels too large.
All of those I have spoken to have been impressed with it. Commenting on how it will make life easier for them and how well-constructed and placed it seems to be.
Overall Thoughts.
If you had asked me a month ago what I thought of the idea of a wall-mounted letter and parcel box, I would have been confused.
Surely no one could put anything in it without a key?
Would people even bother to use it?
What’s the point when I’m in?
However, now I know it is useful, not only for people like me who have difficulty at times getting to the door, but also in the run-up to Christmas when people are working and waiting for parcels to arrive.
Having this contemporary wall-mounted letterbox means I know our parcels are going to be left safely.
It means I know if I am fatigued, I don’t have to worry about getting out of bed when the postman knocks.
It leaves me feeling in control of when I go and check for letters and parcels.
Inside the door, it has a notice to explain how anyone dropping a parcel off can lock it, but we are probably going to print something to go on the outside to make it clearer. However, most people seem to have had no issue working it out for themselves.
If you are thinking of getting something like the Easybox 400 Wall Mounted Letter and Parcel Box, I definitely say think about it no more! You will be surprised at just how much easier it makes life. Especially if you’re in a position like mine (or out at work when parcels arrive).
If you are after such a box, but this one doesn’t quite sound right, do check out all the external post boxes that Letterbox4you has.
What do you think of the sound of this postbox? Do you think it would be helpful for you?
This post contains a gifted item, this, however, doesn’t change my views, which are as always, honest.
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I have been unsure about having one of these before. I will give it some more thought
They really are worth it! I’ve been so impressed with ours and honestly, everyone uses it now.
oh now this sounds like a great idea. I miss many parcels whilst at work
It is such an amazing idea – I mean of course some won’t fit, some need signing for but it will help with a % at least!
Many drivers delivering to us require a signature, and the box wouldn’t help with these deliveries.
Also we often have two or three deliveries a day, if the first driver locks the box you are back to square one with the other deliveries. At times those drivers delivering to us seem to have an impossible schedule with 60 or more parcels to deliver and they just don’t have time to wait or work out how to open and then lock a box. (in the worst case we get an email saying the driver called and there was no answer, despite our security camera showing no-one coming and even no vans coming into our close)
The system of opening and locking it is simple – the box is just pushed shut, they pull the door open, pop the parcel in and twist the lock – it is such a simple system, it’s pretty much common sense on how it works when you see it – though there are instructions. I’ve not had any driver complain about it making their job harder (I mean if it did they just wouldn’t use it). In fact, everyone I have spoken to has wished more people had one as it makes their deliveries so much more simple, as they don’t need to knock and wait, they know they can place it safely.
For me as well having 1 of 3 deliveries is better than having 0 of 3, however I can see the system wouldn’t work for everyone.
I keep meaning to get one of these-I order a lot of stuff!
They are great – well worth the investment I think.
I like the idea but we haven’t anywhere to put one! We don’t really have a front, just space for the two wheelie bins!
Oh, that’s a shame – definitely the downside of them – I’m sure I could have done with a bigger one but no space lol.
This looks like a great idea. Our house has 3 floors, and I always seem to be on the top floor when the doorbell rings, and then I struggle to get downstairs before the postman or delivery person gives up and leaves.
Oh no that’s a nightmare – it is so hard at times isn’t it – we have a small bungalow but I struggle to walk at times so I can take forever to get to the door.
I like the idea. My Grandparents have one of these & find it really useful.
It is so useful, I didn’t think I would find it as useful as I do to be honest.
I never want to be dictated to by the postman as to when to get dressed on a morning so this would be ideal
Haha that is so true – I feel awful opening the door in my dressing gown!
I have a parcel box already. It is so useful!
Aren’t they just! I can’t imagine not having one now lol.
The parcel box would be brilliant for us, such a clever idea
It really is – I had it in my head I would need to give out keys and things but nope – so simple!
great idea
These look a godsend especiually as my older sons order their own stuff now and expect me to be waiting at home for the postman!
Oh no! Nightmare! I hate missing the postman and wondering what I have missed lol.
Thanks for the post. I live in a block of flats where the mail isn’t secure. There’s been a few parcels & letters not arrive over the years and you never know if a neighbour or one of their visitors have got sticky fingers. I’ve been meaning to look for something like this, so thanks for giving me some good ideas.
Oh no that’s awful 🙁 it is such a shame you can’t just know your things are safe. I think in flat blocks they are starting use things like this more and more, I know they do supply new builds often so that’s great, but no good for those in older ones.
Great review, this sounds like a terrific idea! This would definitely come in handy for me. I have been looking in to personal parcel/post boxes lately and it’s refreshing to read someone elses thoughts on this. I have been wondering on how well these work as I wasn’t too sure on how secure they were. But after reading your review I’m convinced – good idea!
I have to admit I’d thought and then had these preconceived ideas and I was so wrong! They are such a great idea and people from the outside can’t tell if it’s empty or full.
oh I need one of those, had some parcels stolen and been looking for a solution to keep them safe
Oh gosh that is so awful 🙁 I hope this helps you a little.
Cool I like that would ideal for me as I am always getting mail some big and some small item so his would be perfected for me.
It is the perfect mix as it has the mailbox at the top which fits smaller parcels and letters then the bigger one for the larger bits.
These look like a great idea, if I get a delivery when I’m out, more often than not they leave it on the front doorstep and it gets wet
Oh no that’s a nightmare! The last thing you need is wet parcels!
Brilliant idea for parcels save missing the postman & having to go to the post office
Definitely – I have loved not having to get things redelivered and having to wait in and hope lol.
I could do with this – currently the wheelie bin is the delivery man’s favourite spot to leave parcels!
No that is awful! What if it gets taken by the binmen!
Think this would be a great idea for my daughter who receives lots of parcels.
Honestly, it makes life so much easier!
This sounds brilliant! So useful and would give me peacenik of mind, especially in terms of safety and security.
It really does, I don’t worry at all anymore about my parcels.
This is something that I have been looking at lately, great review!
I am so glad people are finding it useful.
Brilliant idea!
Great idea , whoo thankyou
This is definately a good idea, my parcels always end up going “missing”. I will have to see if they do bigger ones though
It is so horrid when something goes missing, isn’t it! I always worry when something doesn’t turn up.