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Need to Rekey Your Mailbox? Information for the new home owner in Maricopa

By Karen Montgomery

Real Estate Agent with Top Five Real Estate Group

August 20, 2011 11:34 AM

Express Mailbox Lock, Key & Repair

http://express-mailbox.com/

24 hour line: (480)440-4424

Office: (480)558-3313

Fax: 480)813-2285

Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm, Saturday 7am-4pm

On day 1 of my move I got my locks changed for my doors but at that time I had no idea which mailbox was mine so they were unable to rekey it. I called the post office to find out the location of my mailbox and the next day I was informed that it was 3-D. I then called the locksmith to schedule an appointment. The owner of the company did express to me that her company likes to focus on doors not on mailboxes since the drilling of the mailbox can be difficult. However, she agreed to do it and said she would call on her next scheduled Maricopa appointment. I haven’t heard from her since.

A client of mine recommended Express Mail Service. She said they did an excellent job and had her mailbox rekeyed quickly. I gave them a call and they provided the best customer service to date. They had my mailbox rekeyed that same day for $50.00, explained in detail their services and even mailed me brochures, magnets, pens, and a newsletter.

What I liked the best is that Express Mailbox Lock, Key & Repair made me feel secure. They hold a security clearance and carry keys for the USPS which helps avoid drilling out locks. Express has the largest private mailbox database enabling them to access customer mailbox information fast and in most cases free of charge. Good thing I didn’t have my original locksmith drill my mailbox because later I found out that the mailbox location the post office gave to me was incorrect. My mailbox was actually 3-E I found out after Express Mailbox rekeyed my box. Disaster averted! This is a prime example of why it’s safer to go with a company that deals primarily with mailbox locks and who has access to a private mailbox database. This can help protect against mistakes such as what could have happened in my case. And what about identity theft? Couldn’t I just say mailbox 2-D is mine when in fact it’s a complete strangers? How would a private locksmith know if I was telling the truth? Express Mail Service works with USPS to avoid things like identity theft.

Bear in mind these are my experiences. If you have any information on another mailbox lock service that you feel is better, send the info my way. I’m open to any good deals out there.

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