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WHAT DOES YOUR NAPERVILLE MAILBOX SAY ABOUT YOU?

By Ken Tracy

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Residential

October 29, 2008 04:30 AM

I enjoy taking walks around the neighborhood with my camera. As a former runner with knee issues, I still enjoy getting out and enjoying the fresh air...

Walking is low impact, it can be social, and it doesn't cost anything. It's just nice getting out of the house...

I lived awhile back in the Wheatland South neighborhood in Naperville. I would walk those streets with family, and one day, armed with my camera, noticed a nice variety of mailboxes...

Now I haven't seen any studies, but I believe one's mailbox tells a lot about who they are...

Private? Outgoing? Pet loving? Modern? Classic?

So many different types of mailboxes. So many different types of people...

Mailbox in Naperville

-Do you think the owner of this mailbox has any pets?

Mailbox in Naperville

-This mailbox is perfect for the security conscious. Perhaps they have had a mailbox taken out by local kids having some "fun".

Mailbox in Naperville

-This mailbox looks basic enough. Crisp and clean, the bright white color and synthetic makeup causes it to stand out from the rest.

Mailbox in Naperville

-This mailbox has certainly seen better days. There are some large dents in the side. I think some children have been practicing there rock throwing on this one!

Mailbox in Naperville

-This double mailbox shouldn't be messed with. That is a serious wooden post. Could be an environmentalist...

Mailbox in Naperville

-Ahhh. A lovely pair of cardinals (the state bird of Illinois). I think it's interesting that the male birds have such beautiful colors.

Mailbox in Naperville

-This charming mailbox, has a chimney and cedar shingles. I was surprised to see the home didn't also have a cedar roof.

Mailbox in Naperville

-What do you think this owner does in his spare time? What would a bass this size weigh? Do you think the neighbors appreciate this mailbox as much as I?:)

What does your mailbox say about you?

Ken Tracy
Broker
Keller Williams Infinity
630-697-0536
Ken@TracyRealtyGroup.com

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Lynda Eisenmann

Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA

Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Hi there,

Oh, I'd be too embarassed to show mine, I'm long over-due for a new one. I've seen a few of the fish-type in FL. BTW, I loved Brett's, how cool is that?

Oct 29, 2008 05:31 PM

Judy Greenberg

Compass - Long Grove, IL

Compass- Long Grove -Buffalo Grove

Congratulations on your featured post... You are very amusing!!!

Oct 29, 2008 05:34 PM

Jean Groesbeck

Compass - Anacortes, WA

Broker, CRS, e-PRO, ABR, ASP, CNE, IMS

I often find myself asking seller to paint their mail boxes or get a new one if they are dented. People do notice!

Oct 29, 2008 06:27 PM

Don Rogers

Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO

Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

Ken,

My mailbox says that I am old and tired, go away after leaving the mail cya tomorrow. OBTW, thanks mailperson for stopping today.

Oct 29, 2008 10:19 PM

Diane Bell, Hilton Head Real Estate, Bluffton

Charter 1 Real Estate, Hilton Head, Bluffton, SC - Hilton Head Island, SC

They're interesting---love your photos. In Hilton Head, every neighborhood has the same mailboxes, all painted a neutral color to blend in with nature. Everything here is dedicated to respecting the environment.

Oct 29, 2008 11:57 PM

Caren Wallace

Premier Property Group LLC - Tualatin, OR

Portland Caren Real Estate

This post makes me pity the people who live in subdivisions that require all mailboxes be alike!!!

Oct 30, 2008 12:01 AM

Ken Tracy

Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL

Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Good morning Caren, Diane, Don, Jean, Judy, Lynda, Patricia, Roland, Robert, and Larry. Thanks for reading.

I am sure getting a lot of mileage on mailboxes!:)

Don, are you really tired?:)

A vote for the big wooden post! (and another for Brett's).

Thanks again everyone, have a great day.

Ken

Oct 30, 2008 12:43 AM

Cindy Marchant

Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com - Carmel, IN

"Cindy in Indy" , Realtor, Fishers Real Estate

What a fun post Ken! Unfortunately I live in one of those neighborhoods that "mandate" the mailboxes and they are too large for the fun wraps that go on the standard size mailbox. I used to have about a dozen I would interchange based on the season.

P.S. Love that stylish background you got too; I have wondered over to Marti's site to get my own!!

Oct 30, 2008 01:29 AM

Casey Joiner

Scenic Sotheby's International Realty www.caseyjoiner.com - Destin, FL

Scenic Sotheby's International Realty

Fish mailbox was a classic....boxes are pretty uniform around here...but I agree that a perception about the home or people who live there can be made as soon as you pull up.

Great post

Oct 30, 2008 02:21 AM

Ken Tracy

Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL

Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi Cindy and Casey.

Another fish vote!

Cindy, I like it to. I am glad that one of my past posts helps.

Thanks guys,

Ken

Oct 30, 2008 02:42 AM

Tatyana Sturm

Exit Realty DTC - Aurora, CO

Denver Realtor, GRI, Denver/ Aurora CO Relocation

I love this post, unfortuantly my hoa mkaes all have white boxes

Oct 30, 2008 02:45 AM

James Wexler

wexzilla.com - Scottsdale, AZ

great story and even better pictures, it is a nice reminder of a little individuality, here in AZ, we have many communities governed by HOA (Homeowners Association) that do not allow for such freed ome of expression

Oct 30, 2008 03:31 AM

Ken Tracy

Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL

Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi Tatyana and James.

So many HOA's! The man has us down.:)

Ken

Oct 30, 2008 03:52 AM

Kelly Sibilsky

Licensed Through Referral Connection, LTD. - Lake Zurich, IL

Brett's mailbox is cool! Mine is boring. I used to have a wonderful copper mailbox on a black post, but the snowplow hit it and the Village would only replace it with a cheapy black one. I was bummed.

Oct 30, 2008 08:29 AM

Ken Tracy

Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL

Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi Kelly. Your old one sounds very nice. Classy.

Too bad for snow plows!:)

Thanks for reading,

Ken

Oct 31, 2008 04:06 AM

Laura Sellers

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com - Auburn, AL

www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com

Mailboxes can truly add a little something special to someone's home.

Oct 31, 2008 07:40 AM

Ken Tracy

Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL

Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi Laura. Yes they can.

Thanks for reading,

Ken

Nov 18, 2008 07:15 AM

Ken Tracy

Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL

Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi _. Thanks for reading.

I love the fish too. I wonder if the neighbors do?

Thanks again,

Ken

Feb 04, 2009 05:45 AM

Margaret Gehr

Chicagoland Home Staging LLC - Naperville, IL

Fun post Ken.. I always notice mail boxes and completely agree you. Must be a theme for Naperville because your examples can be found all around town. Now if I can just figure out what I'm telling my neighbors about me since mine has been missing its door for two years!

May 12, 2009 04:22 PM

Anonymous

Mark Wells

Ken,

I found your site while searching for snow plow proof mailboxes. My dad has designed an attractive one. It rotates out of the way when hit by wet snow, which is usually what causes the damage. See it at www.pushmemailstation.com

Now that I have my shameless plug out of the way, there is a locally owned mailbox shop in Naperville at http://www.mailboxworks.com.

Personally, the telephone pole mailbox is my favorite.

-Mark Wells

Aug 23, 2010 06:05 PM

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