Mail box damaged(again)
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From: Virginia Beach
I thought about getting a big box with a smaller one inside and fill it with concrete but I have seen people get arrested for setting up a "booby trap" .. even though some loser is trying to smash it, if that loser gets hurt they can sue you.
"Your Honor, I was minding my own business, just smashing a few mailboxes for kicks, when I struck this one with my bat and it broke my wrists... Please make them pay for my medical bills."
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From: Peoria, IL
You won't get in trouble for hurting the kids breaking the law, it's the people that accidently get hurt that will get you in trouble. Like others have said here, if you reinforce the mailbox too much and somoene accidently hits it with there car and they are injured because of it you will be at fault. They don't let trees or telephone posts be put in close to the road because they could cause too much damage, so why would they want you putting a steel pole set in conctrete six foot in the ground right next to the road.
I know it sucks, but kids will be kids. I know I caused my fair share of hell around the neighborhood when I was a kid, so I put up with it more now without complaining too much. Just try to find a good sturdy rubbermaid box or something similar that doesn't cost too much and replace it again. Maybe try watching for them or setting up a camera like someone else mentioned. However, it would be fun to catch the the kids and give them a little hell too, like smokestone.
I know it sucks, but kids will be kids. I know I caused my fair share of hell around the neighborhood when I was a kid, so I put up with it more now without complaining too much. Just try to find a good sturdy rubbermaid box or something similar that doesn't cost too much and replace it again. Maybe try watching for them or setting up a camera like someone else mentioned. However, it would be fun to catch the the kids and give them a little hell too, like smokestone.
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Well , My Suggestion!
Build this one.
some others.
http://crazylinkz.blogspot.com/2006/...x-designs.html
Build this one.
some others.
http://crazylinkz.blogspot.com/2006/...x-designs.html
Last edited by Mil1ion; Dec 29, 2006 at 04:04 PM.
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Well, I do have an 80lb bag of concrete mix in the shed, I guess I could remove the box after the mail comes tomorrow, straighten it and fill in with concrete and hope they come back for more by Monday night. It seems that they only target mail boxes that are out of view of the house that they belong to and any other houses in the area.
I also believe it is illegal to have a post that is cemented in or over a certain diameter steel. Also, I believe wood posts are supposed to have holes drilled through them at or near the bottom so the break away when/if a vehicle hits it.
Last winter, someone was driving(too fast for conditions) and slid sideways into my mailbox. It sheared the 6x6 post off at the ground(no holes drilled in it) and removed the side mirror of the car that hit it. I'm sure it did more damage, it hit with the front tire (broadside) and continued to at least the front of the door. Funny thing is, it did absolutely no damage to the box itself.
I also believe it is illegal to have a post that is cemented in or over a certain diameter steel. Also, I believe wood posts are supposed to have holes drilled through them at or near the bottom so the break away when/if a vehicle hits it.
Last winter, someone was driving(too fast for conditions) and slid sideways into my mailbox. It sheared the 6x6 post off at the ground(no holes drilled in it) and removed the side mirror of the car that hit it. I'm sure it did more damage, it hit with the front tire (broadside) and continued to at least the front of the door. Funny thing is, it did absolutely no damage to the box itself.
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From: charlotte nc
One neighbor hood I know of doesnt have people destroying mail boxes but people that walk up the street checking every box for mail that they may want to steal. you know checks and stuff,,,,,,,,they just look through it and them throw what they dont want on to the ground............never a cop around when it happins and when you call the cops they people are long gone,,,,,,,,,Maybe a nice big mean ole COPPERHEAD SNAKE needs to be in the mailbox............
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From: SW VA
Originally Posted by Beerstalker
...They don't let trees or telephone posts be put in close to the road because they could cause too much damage, so why would they want you putting a steel pole set in conctrete six foot in the ground right next to the road.
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From: NW burbs of chicago
Originally Posted by stu37d
It's a shame that you can be sued for defending yurself (or your property), but this one might be a good one to listen in on in the courtroom:
"Your Honor, I was minding my own business, just smashing a few mailboxes for kicks, when I struck this one with my bat and it broke my wrists... Please make them pay for my medical bills."
"Your Honor, I was minding my own business, just smashing a few mailboxes for kicks, when I struck this one with my bat and it broke my wrists... Please make them pay for my medical bills."
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From: Eau Claire, WI
at farm&fleet, we (hardware) sell what's called an iron box... 3/16" steel, black or white (powder coated) for $54.49... 25lbs
Thoose are tough sumbitch's... One employee was suprized by one, because it didnt dent or scratch when thrown from 25 feet above concreate...
What a hellacious sound it made
Hard as hell to move around... We've sold exactly 4 since I've been working, and I moved all 4 of them.
My god, who'd spend $300 on a mailbox?
~Nate
Thoose are tough sumbitch's... One employee was suprized by one, because it didnt dent or scratch when thrown from 25 feet above concreate...
What a hellacious sound it made
Hard as hell to move around... We've sold exactly 4 since I've been working, and I moved all 4 of them.
My god, who'd spend $300 on a mailbox?
~Nate