Question 1

What's to keep them from taking the whole mailbox?  I'm so sick of my mail being stolen.

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We  had a 4x4 post from our previous mailbox already cemented in the ground. My husband just bolted the box onto that post. We really like this mailbox and have had it for 6 months. Our neighbor has had theirs for 4 years. We live in Mesa, AZ where the heat gets up to 115 degrees in the summer and we also have very strong winds from time to time. We like the fact that we can leave the heat and go to the mountains for a few weeks and let the mail pile up in the box till we get back.

Question 2

Is the installation of this mailbox the same as a regular one? Do you think it is necessary to go with the expert setup

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The setup was very easy.  You are suppose to dig a hole and sink a post into the ground which may or may not be easy for you.  It requires only basic tools.  We actually put sand in the bottom interior of ours to help secure it because we have to occasionally move ours for snow removal purposes.  I really don't think you would need expert set up.

Question 3

can I use free standing without post?

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Hi Sandra,  I do not think it is possible to obtain Mailbox suitable stability without a post, as the 4"x4" treated Post anchors the mailbox frame works with 3 strong lag screws to the post.  My Wife and I installed the mailbox with post per instructions 24 inches in the ground with post hole digger.  Then used concrete around the post and installed the mailbox frame works with 3 strong lag screws to the post.

Question 4

Can this mailbox stand alone on a porch without having to anchor it to something?  Could I just put a bag of something heavy inside it?

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Wow. Hadn't thought of that. You could put a bag of something in the bottom. It is an enclosed cavity with 4 sides. But someone could just take it. Heavy I think would only prevent wind damage. If you just need the storage not security, I don't see why not. Not sure it would be postal approved. So just for the can I part. Sure. Should I ? Maybe not. I will say this is my third one. I've moved away from the other 2. One was even hit by a teenage driver! I love it. Refuse to move without being promised a new one! Good luck.

ASIN	B0006ZJPJ6
Access Location	Front
Best Sellers Rank	#1,344,069 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #770 in Post-Mount Mailboxes
Brand	Step2
Brand Name	Step2
Color	Multicolor
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 1,000 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00733538531707
Included Components	address_numbers_and_plaques
Included Security Features	Lockable
Item Dimensions D x W x H	21.5"D x 15.25"W x 53.38"H
Item Type Name	Mailbox
Manufacturer	Step 2
Manufacturer Part Number	531700
Material	Plastic
Material Type	Plastic
Model Number	531700
Mounting Type	Post Mount
Number of Items	1
Product Dimensions	21.5"D x 15.25"W x 53.38"H
Security Features	Lockable
Style Name	Traditional
UPC	733538531707
Unit Count	1 Count

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