Baseball Bat Punks...

[sockgirl77]

Dear Punks who went on a mailbox bashing spree last night on Rt.5,
You owe me a new mailbox.
Mad As Hell,
Socki

P.S. This is mailbox #3 in 5 years.

 

[rack'm]

 

[Jameo]

Dear Punks who went on a mailbox bashing spree last night on Rt.5,
You owe me a new mailbox.
Mad As Hell,
Socki

P.S. This is mailbox #3 in 5 years.

Get someone to make you one outta steel

 

[Lugnut]

I had that problem myself once a few years ago.

I mocked up a mailbox out of cardboard and put a kitchen trash bag (think giant water balloon) filled with paint inside.

I found the little bastards too!

 

[MDTerps]

Dear Punks who went on a mailbox bashing spree last night on Rt.5,
You owe me a new mailbox.
Mad As Hell,
Socki

P.S. This is mailbox #3 in 5 years.

How about mailbox #4 in 4weeks

 

[desertrat]

I had that problem myself once a few years ago.

I mocked up a mailbox out of cardboard and put a kitchen trash bag (think giant water balloon) filled with paint inside.

I found the little bastards too!

Good plan. How long did you not receive mail for, though?

 

[desertrat]

Dear Punks who went on a mailbox bashing spree last night on Rt.5,
You owe me a new mailbox.
Mad As Hell,
Socki

P.S. This is mailbox #3 in 5 years.

Lowes, and I'm sure others, sell a very sturdy steel mailbox. It's about $50, I think, but you won't have to worry about it being dinged up. I also think it might tingle a bit when hit just right with an aluminum bat.

 

[Lugnut]

Good plan. How long did you not receive mail for, though?

Oh, the cardboard mailbox was in front of the real mailbox. Mailman never missed a beat.

My boss once filled his mail box with concrete. He was charged with simple assault though because the little prick broke his wrist. The judge threw the charge out, but still...

 

[jwwb2000]

I had that problem myself once a few years ago.

I mocked up a mailbox out of cardboard and put a kitchen trash bag (think giant water balloon) filled with paint inside.

I found the little bastards too!

That woulda been funny to see.

 

[kwillia]

My boss once filled his mail box with concrete. He was charged with simple assault though because the little prick broke his wrist. The judge threw the charge out, but still...

I have heard this before... that if you reinforce your mailbox or mailbox post knowing it would cause harm, you could be held liable should someone get injured or their vehicle get damaged.

 

[AndyMarquisLIVE]

I had that problem myself once a few years ago.

I mocked up a mailbox out of cardboard and put a kitchen trash bag (think giant water balloon) filled with paint inside.

I found the little bastards too!

 

[aps45819]

Lowes, and I'm sure others, sell a very sturdy steel mailbox. It's about $50, I think, but you won't have to worry about it being dinged up. I also think it might tingle a bit when hit just right with an aluminum bat.

There's a school just south of Montross VA on Rt.3 that has their mailbox caged with 1/2" rebar. Think they might have had a similar problem

 

[desertrat]

Oh, the cardboard mailbox was in front of the real mailbox. Mailman never missed a beat.

My boss once filled his mail box with concrete. He was charged with simple assault though because the little prick broke his wrist. The judge threw the charge out, but still...

Yeah, he still had to go to court. So to file the assault charge wouldn't the kid have to admit vandalism?

 

[sockgirl77]

Plus they drove on the wrong side of the road to do this. Usually the boxes are bashed on the right side of them. This time it is on the left. I live on North bound Rt. 5. Idiots!


P.S. Thanks for all of the suggestions. I will be purchasing a steel mailbox tomorrow.

 

[Lugnut]

Yeah, he still had to go to court. So to file the assault charge wouldn't the kid have to admit vandalism?

:shrug: I dunno. When he told the story we were focused more on the little rat breaking his wrist.

 

[desertrat]

I have heard this before... that if you reinforce your mailbox or mailbox post knowing it would cause harm, you could be held liable should someone get injured or their vehicle get damaged.

Before I got the good mailbox I had a 4X4 planted in front of it. In the strike zone I should say.

 

[AndyMarquisLIVE]

I'll tell you what I'd do with that baseball bat...

 

[rack'm]

There's a school just south of Montross VA on Rt.3 that has their mailbox caged with 1/2" rebar. Think they might have had a similar problem

There is a box on 232 that has a metal plate protecting the strike zone.

 

[BlackSheep]

MaiLocker™, Extra Large

Self-locking--carrier pulls door open, deposits mail and packages, securely shuts door to engage lock. Pick-proof lock comes with four keys--thieves can't get in. Lock will not rust or corrode. Can be set to remain unlocked when shut, if desired. Unique lock and key combinations-- neighbor's keys will not fit your MaiLocker™

14-gauge steel construction--as thick as highway guardrails Baseball bat proof--blows bounce off

Limited LIFETIME Warranty

Door fully opens. Recessed when closed- won't freeze shut!

Thief resistant Mail Slot--can't fish mail out through slot: Extra Large MaiLocker™ slot is 9 1/2" wide x 3/8" deep

Versatile--can be designated as newspaper, UPS, FedEx, or other delivery receptacle; Great for businesses to securely receive payments after hours through slot of locked door.

Huge capacity--The MaiLocker™ may be ordered in two convenient sizes. The Extra Large size, 12” wide X 16” high X 20” deep, 38 pounds, is big enough to receive substantial sized packages in addition to mountains of mail!

Powder Coated in flat black for that new look that lasts and lasts. Rust-, salt-spray-, UV-resistant. Ecosystem friendly--powder coating process is better for the environment than spray painting.

Easy grip handle--extra large, heavy duty.

Condensation vents

Running board floor helps keep mail dry

One-piece, heavy duty red flag

NO assembly required

Steel post sold separately--60", 3 1/2" x 3 1/2", 1/8" thick walled, 29 pounds. Tamper proof (one-way) screws included with post--once in place, can't be unscrewed with regular screwdriver; Mounting Bracket with hardware also included.

Full Price: $329.95
Sale Price: $199.95

I went through 4 mailboxes-got 1 of these as a Christmas gift (nice huh!) lil bastages got a real surprise the 1st time they whacked on it!

 

[desertrat]

There is a box on 232 that has a metal plate protecting the strike zone.

I was thinking along the lines of reactive armor at first, but I was pretty sure that would get me in trouble.
I guess paint in a bag is reactive....just not what I was considering.