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mini orchard
post Dec 27 2022, 08:51 PM

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QUOTE(lowyat101 @ Dec 27 2022, 07:00 PM)
Hi all,

As I'm hacking away the existing front gate column (with ori letterbox) to make way for a wider gate, now considering to make a bigger letterbox to be able to accept some small parcels.

Any ideas/suggestions?

Thinking of just asking the contractor to build a concrete/brick wall void with a wide opening at the front, and a metal door at the back. But a bit worried the outcome might not look nice  sweat.gif

So would appreciate if anyone can share some pictures if you have done so.

Thanks in advance
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Just built a replica of a mini dustbin compartment.

Just a caution ... what can go inside, can also go missing when accessible by anyone from outside.
mini orchard
post Dec 27 2022, 10:10 PM

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QUOTE(fireballs @ Dec 27 2022, 09:50 PM)
make a large waterproof box.
secure it with number lock

in your delivery address, put your numberlock password.
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Delivery person not going to waste time on locks. What cannot go into the letterbox, he will throw inside eventhough I am at home sometimes.

Those breakable or big items, I will normally do self collection
mini orchard
post Dec 28 2022, 08:14 AM

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QUOTE(ongss @ Dec 27 2022, 10:19 PM)
Can order ready-made parcel delivery box from Lazada, Shopee or Taobao. Then insert into the front gate pillar. Trouble is to find those parcel boxes with the doors at the back. Most of the standard designs are more suitable for China or other country, where owners open from the frontage of the box.

https://shopee.com.my/product/493705937/130...PBoCtfQQAvD_BwE

For Malaysia, usually we prefer to open the box inside our gates and not front. I have found some suppliers from Taobao that offer multiple  doors for the box. But, the shipping cost is not cheap. So, I decide to find a local supplier to fabricate.
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Similar concept to those condos mailbox.
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post Dec 29 2022, 12:06 PM

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QUOTE(lowyat101 @ Dec 27 2022, 07:00 PM)
Hi all,

As I'm hacking away the existing front gate column (with ori letterbox) to make way for a wider gate, now considering to make a bigger letterbox to be able to accept some small parcels.

Any ideas/suggestions?

Thinking of just asking the contractor to build a concrete/brick wall void with a wide opening at the front, and a metal door at the back. But a bit worried the outcome might not look niceĀ  sweat.gif

So would appreciate if anyone can share some pictures if you have done so.

Thanks in advance
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This is my existing letter box and waste bin stand. Big parcels are left above the letter box if no one is at home. So far nothing gone missing.

It came with tbe house.when I purchased it.

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post Dec 29 2022, 12:50 PM

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QUOTE(lowyat101 @ Dec 29 2022, 12:47 PM)
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thanks for the info. above the letterbox, meaning need to rotate your picture by 90 degrees ya?

i see there's a grill at the inside part of the opening, meaning you will need to collect the parcel from the outside right?
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Ya.

Only for very big parcels. Smaller packing can retrieve from inside.



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