Postman Access to My Letterbox?

mafmouf on 28/10/2014 - 23:00

Hi all,

I have never had this happen to me before until last week. I opened my mailbox to find a large parcel inside which took up the entire volume of the mailbox. The surprise was in the fact that the parcel is significantly larger than the opening which is only enough room for only a few letters at best.

I was wondering if anyone knew whether postmen are allowed to have access to individuals letterboxes via maybe some master key? I live in a block of units and the lock is part of the mailbox (not the type where I could substitute it for my own padlock or anything).

Not that there is a problem or anything, just curious. I like having items in my mailbox as opposed to a stack of pickup letters for the postoffice which has horrible opening hours.

Thank you :)

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  • monty.melb on 28/10/2014 - 23:02
    +5

    Pretty Interesting Story, I will Read it Again

  • Davo1111 on 28/10/2014 - 23:10

    Those post mailbox locks are so crap he just uses a spare key lying around and jiggles it.

  • jrt2020 on 29/10/2014 - 06:03
    +7

    it is not ur postman but probably ur conceirge or building manager who put in that to prevent loss as mosty postmen just leave items there

    • mafmouf on 30/10/2014 - 15:09

      Well it's the second time in 2 weeks but I know the Strata manager won't do it and we don't have concierge.

      • Davo1111 on 30/10/2014 - 15:19
        +1

        shaved key dude. Mailbox locks are so so crap he could have probably even used a serrated blade to open it.

  • eatwell365 on 29/10/2014 - 07:46
    +1

    do you believe in fairy?

    • mafmouf on 30/10/2014 - 15:06
      +2

      Only Santa.

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