ᐅ Mailbox with or without a parcel box?

@kati1337 It might actually turn out like that ://

At first, I thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea.

And the parcel boxes without electronics end up costing hardly more than a regular mailbox.

We don’t have a parcel box, and depending on the day, packages are often just left somewhere at the door even when we are home. When it rains and everything gets wet, I sometimes complain. Most of the time, though, I just feel sorry for the delivery people and let it go.

Once, a package was simply left outside my front door in the rain; otherwise, it was always just shoved into the regular mailbox where anyone could easily pull it out again.

Or it is delivered to the neighbor.

I am currently not sure if the neighbors are even home during the day to accept deliveries or if they are willing to do so.
So would you rather recommend not having a parcel drop box?

If there are no issues with delivery drivers in your area and packages usually don’t go missing, then there’s not much against having a parcel box (apart from the cost).
I would just advise against expecting the doorbell to still ring. I assume anything that fits inside the box will end up there. If you are not at home during the day on weekdays anyway, the advantages probably outweigh the disadvantages.

Personally, I wouldn’t do it, but that’s because I can usually open the door for the courier, and I have had bad experiences in the past with dishonest delivery drivers.

Even if your delivery drivers are reliable now, and problems arise later, you could always remove the box.

FrankChief schrieb:

I am currently not sure if the neighbors are even at home during the day to accept deliveries or if they would agree to do so.

Are you the very first ones building here? Usually, you get to know your neighbors and can discuss such matters with them. You don’t necessarily need to have everything perfect at the time of moving in. If in doubt, just leave a box with a note saying “Mailbox” and take your time to think it through.

@kati1337

I don't see any disadvantage if delivery personnel use the box without ringing the doorbell. In fact, I think it's a good idea. It makes it easier for the delivery person, and you yourself are not disturbed.