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[Blondie59]

Until about two years ago, our Mail came through a slot in our heavy oak door. Occasionally, magazines and catalogs were crushed so we pu a box on the front of the house.  Homes on our street were built in the 1800s, so everyone has their Mail delivered right to the house.  I guess I am spoiled.

[godi]

Ours is a community mail box also. About a block away. We never know when mail has been delivered. They jam it in the too small of a slot. In the winter the doors and locks freeze shut. I really really dislike it! 

[FastDogWalker2]

Our part of the neighborhood does- located at the end of our driveways. A new part is starting to be built and they will have centrally located mailboxes.

[Group 5 minus 1]

1/4 of a mile down the driveway.

[ValuSkr]

Mine is in a bank of 60 - 70 mailboxes in this condo community.  It's down the hill a bit but only a minute's walk from my front door.  I thought that was a plus when I bought this condo many years ago. 

[Meowingkitty]

Our house was built in 1986 and the mailboxes are in groups of 4-5 usually about half way down the block. Ours is 2 houses away. In newer subdivisions they are cluster mailboxes for many people. The only ones that still have door delivery are in older neighborhoods.

[Meowingkitty]

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@ID2 wrote:

Complaining that you have to WALK to your mailbox? Seriously? Getting out in the fresh air and having a walk is good for you! Please just change your mindset and think of this as a positive thing. Start walking for exercise and you won't have to worry about how you'll get your mail in the future. 

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It's not very pleasant when it's 115 outside with sun beating down and you have to walk to get the mail. If I waited until it's cooler I wouldn't get the mail till after dark when it's only 100. 

[proudlyfromNJ]

Around here mail delivery by walking mail carriers is to slots in the home and closer to town. Mail delivered to a driveway mailbox is by carriers in a mail truck as they do not get out of the truck. Also mail truck delivery is for homes not near town. 

[faeriemoon]

Our mailbox is at the end of the driveway.  Packages are left at the front door.  Mail delivered daily.

[LindaSal]

In our townhouse community we have a small "post office" which houses all the mail boxes, each with their unit # on it.   We have 100 units here.  Of course the mail room is at the very beginning of the complex and we live at the end up a steep hill.   Thankfully we are still able to do the long walk and it's lovely on a nice weather day.  Usually we will pick it up on our way in or out doing errands or appointments, easier that way especially if you are carrying packages.  I don't mind it as the packages are left in bins in there and all units have a key to the outside locked door, so everything is safe from theft and or the weather.