A parcel that does not fit through the letter slot often means a trip to the pickup point. With a mailbox with parcel compartment, you can receive those deliveries at home, even when you are not there. The models shown combine a spacious letter compartment with a separate parcel compartment.
A mailbox with a parcel compartment has, in addition to the regular letter slot, an extra compartment in which parcels are placed. That compartment is usually deeper and taller than the letter flap, so that a box fits into it flat or upright. The parcel courier opens the compartment via a separate flap or a combination lock, while you empty the parcel from the rear or with a key. This keeps letters and parcels separate and means no one has to leave a parcel on the pavement.
The models are designed as a coherent whole: the parcel compartment is not a separate box next to the mailbox, but an integrated part of the housing. You can see this in the proportions and in the finish in the same material. For the courier it is clear which compartment serves which purpose, while for you the whole remains unobtrusive in the street scene.
The Fenix Front is a rectilinear mailbox with a front view reminiscent of a sleek archive block. The model is available in aluminium and can be finished in a wide range of RAL colours, so that it matches the facade, door or joinery. The parcel compartment is accessible from the front, which is handy when the mailbox is built into a wall or pillar.
The Nexus has a more sculptural profile, with a subtly offset shape that creates shadow and depth. This model too is available in an aluminium version and can be ordered in numerous RAL shades. The parcel compartment is integrated into the housing and keeps the front visually calm. For anyone looking for a mailbox for parcels that suits both commercial and residential settings, the Nexus is an obvious choice.
The Dropbox, finally, is a parcel mailbox in the most literal sense: a spacious compartment into which larger shipments drop, with a lockable access. This model is particularly suitable for anyone who receives parcels frequently and no longer wants to miss any. The Dropbox is likewise available in aluminium and in various RAL colours, depending on the chosen configuration.
When installing, pay attention to accessibility for the courier and to the space needed to open the parcel compartment. A freestanding mailbox requires a sturdy base or pillar, while a built-in version is incorporated into a wall or joinery. Also consider the postman's route: a parcel compartment on the street side is more practical than one hidden behind a gate or hedge. For the exact requirements concerning mailboxes and parcel delivery, we refer you to bpost or a recognised sales point.
Aluminium is a widely used material for outdoor mailboxes because it is light, does not rust quickly and can be powder-coated well. The models mentioned are available in aluminium, with a finish in a broad palette of RAL colours. A combination lock can make the parcel compartment even easier to use: the courier opens it with a code, and you do not have to leave a key behind. Check which options are available for each model.
Anyone wanting to buy a mailbox with a parcel compartment would do well to first determine the desired volume. Measure the size of the parcels you receive on average and check whether the compartment accommodates them comfortably. A parcel compartment that is too small still means a trip to the collection point. Find a sales point in your area to view the models in person and choose the right colour and version.
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A mailbox with parcel compartment has an extra compartment for parcels alongside the regular letter compartment. The delivery person places the parcel in that compartment, and you take it out later. You will find, among others, the Fenix Front, Nexus and Dropbox, in aluminium and various RAL colours.
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