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Old 02-07-2010, 11:18 AM
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I really don't recommend forwarding mail to one of the private mail box companies. Instead, have someone get the mail at your home and have them mail it to the TV mail box. Once you have found a place, then put in a change of address. As was said, private companies do not (in fact, cannot) forward mail and they're not responsible for the mail once the box is no longer rented. This is what I recommend to renters who do not have TV mail box access.

While using the USPO for a mailbox is a good idea, the reality is the post office is dang inconvenient. Unless you're staying in the Historic side, there isn't a post office near you and I'm not sure if the smaller post offices have rental boxes. It may be that only Lady Lake does. But it wouldn't hurt to check with the surrounding post offices (Oxford -- past Wal-Mart, right before 301; the TV post office (by Griffin Road, I believe and the only one golf cart accessible; Lady Lake main).
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