Stickers removed from our mailbox - twice

[seacoastbargain]

We had recently put a Smiley Face Sticker on our mailbox in Polo Ridge. It was removed in less than a day. I checked with our mailman and he said other stickers have been removed, but he has no idea why or who.
I put a 2nd smiley face sticker on in the past day and it was removed again.
Makes me feel badly that someone is doing this and we have no idea why.
Any thoughts?

[CFrance]

There are many people who think putting stickers on mailboxes is tacky. You've obviously got a proactive one of those in your neighborhood. There have been stickers on many mailboxes in our neighborhood for years, but nobody bothers them. I would guess it's a private citizen removing yours, not the postal workers.

[seacoastbargain]

I agree that it is another Villager removing the sticker. I don't know why we are being targeted though because there are lots of other stickers on mailboxes. Guess they are against smiling!
I'm going to keep putting various stickers on and see what happens...now I'm just being curious!
Wondering if they would take off a US Flag?!?!?

[CFrance]

I agree that it is another Villager removing the sticker. I don't know why we are being targeted though because there are lots of other stickers on mailboxes. Guess they are against smiling!
I'm going to keep putting various stickers on and see what happens...now I'm just being curious!
Wondering if they would take off a US Flag?!?!?

That's a good one. Try that.

[Hancle704]

Stickers have been removed from mail boxes for many years in our area. Apparently there is some kind of rule that does not permit personalization of mail boxes. Might be the code enforcement folks. If it really upsets you, maybe you should call the District Office for clarification.

[seacoastbargain]

Thanks...yes I may call for clarification though the Mailman said they have no rule against it. Like I said, other stickers are still intact on our side.
Just the fact that some Villager things they personally have the right to remove something bothers me, I guess.

[Regor]

We've been here for 17 years. The Postal dept. always remove stickers. Why would anyone want them anyhow?

[Average Guy]

There seems to be quite a few kids visiting The Villages this time of the year. Perhaps one or more of them was amused by your smiley face sticker and took it. That seems to me to be more likely than some Villager selectively removing some, but not all, of the stickers.

[seacoastbargain]

I really stuck them on the mailbox so whoever gets them is going to have a fractured smiley face....I'm really thinking it is a Villager, not a child. And as I said, the mailman says the postal service does not remove them.

[dbussone]

We had recently put a Smiley Face Sticker on our mailbox in Polo Ridge. It was removed in less than a day. I checked with our mailman and he said other stickers have been removed, but he has no idea why or who.

I put a 2nd smiley face sticker on in the past day and it was removed again.

Makes me feel badly that someone is doing this and we have no idea why.

Any thoughts?


Most likely someone who dislikes happy people. I've noted a number of disgruntled folks in TV.

[DougB]

We had recently put a Smiley Face Sticker on our mailbox in Polo Ridge. It was removed in less than a day. I checked with our mailman and he said other stickers have been removed, but he has no idea why or who.
I put a 2nd smiley face sticker on in the past day and it was removed again.
Makes me feel badly that someone is doing this and we have no idea why.
Any thoughts?

Put a sticker on you box that reads, "Do not remove sticker under penalty of law" and see what happens.

[dbussone]

Thanks...yes I may call for clarification though the Mailman said they have no rule against it. Like I said, other stickers are still intact on our side.
Just the fact that some Villager things they personally have the right to remove something bothers me, I guess.


In Sanibel there are many stickers and they are not removed.

[HHMAN]

The stickers are against Postal regs. but enforcement is not likely or at least practiced widely. I personally think that do sorta look junky.

[CFrance]

Put a sticker on you box that reads, "Do not remove sticker under penalty of law" and see what happens.
Good idea! You can get it off your mattress.

[zonerboy]

How about putting a smiley face sticker on every mailbox at the postal station? That Might be quite a challenge for the self appointed sticker remover.

[Indydealmaker]

The stickers are against Postal regs. but enforcement is not likely or at least practiced widely. I personally think that do sorta look junky.

From the USPS website:
3.2.4 Mailbox Accessories - Decorative art and devices can be attached to the exterior of approved mailbox designs provided they do not interfere with mail delivery or present a safety hazard. Devices can also be mounted in the interior of approved mailboxes provided they do not cause the intended mailbox to fail capacity test described in 3.15.1 and do not interfere with mail delivery or present a safety hazard. Any advertising on a mailbox or its support is prohibited. Unrestricted spring-loaded devices and designs are prohibited. Auxiliary flags or devices used to signal the customer that the mail has arrived must operate automatically without requiring additional carrier effort.

[keithgerri]

Some of us are not disgruntled but it does look tacky all the crap people put on their mail boxes. Like kids with to many stickers and not enough to do. To bad some people have forgot how to read the numbers that are put on their mail box. Just my observation but I would never remove them. Happy Days

[Russ_Boston]

Some of us are not disgruntled but it does look tacky all the crap people put on their mail boxes. Like kids with to many stickers and not enough to do. To bad some people have forgot how to read the numbers that are put on their mail box. Just my observation but I would never remove them. Happy Days


Good point. If you need a sticker to remember the box then why not just remember the number? Lot's of people use the same sticker so how does that help? I actually don't remember my number but I do automatically go to the right box. I think if I had a memory issue I'd put the number on my key or something.

[TVMayor]

I do not consider myself the owner of the mail box, the pool or the stop sign in front of my house. Does anybody decorate stop signs?

[KeepingItReal]

From the USPS website:
3.2.4 Mailbox Accessories - Decorative art and devices can be attached to the exterior of approved mailbox designs provided they do not interfere with mail delivery or present a safety hazard. Devices can also be mounted in the interior of approved mailboxes provided they do not cause the intended mailbox to fail capacity test described in 3.15.1 and do not interfere with mail delivery or present a safety hazard. Any advertising on a mailbox or its support is prohibited. Unrestricted spring-loaded devices and designs are prohibited. Auxiliary flags or devices used to signal the customer that the mail has arrived must operate automatically without requiring additional carrier effort.

This actually is more applicable to post mounted rural mail boxes you purchase and place yourself.

[perrjojo]

Just curios, why do you need a sticker on your mailbox?

[CFrance]

I automatically go to the right box because my neighbor has the box above it with a sticker on it! But I must admit I would know where the box is anyway.

The stickers don't bother me. It's fun to see what people are "rooting" for, what's important to them, like seeing the license plates and team decorations on golf carts.

[Bonanza]

My opinion is the stickers look crappy. Come on, folks -- you know which mailbox is yours!

I actually saw someone changing some of the stickers on mailboxes.
Now -- THAT is funny!

[billethkid]

put a sticker that says....smile you are on camera;gotcha!

[Lovey2]

...

[seacoastbargain]

Just to clarify..we put the Smiley Face Sticker on our mailbox not only to find it easily, but to cover the even worse looking remnants of the previous stickers. I shall be putting a sticker up today that says "please don't remove my sticker."
Mostly just a fun thing at this point to keep the person busy.

[graciegirl]

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-new-members-forum-115/stickers-mailboxes-39346/


https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/mailbox-sticker-creep-61217/


My PERSONAL favorite from all of the other mailbox sticker posts is the one below from Tpop1




Stickers, Stickers everywhere,
What a sight to see,
Yes, they help me find my box,
Please just let them be!

They don’t really even look that bad,
Not every box is stickered,
My next door neighbor has one on his,
Which guides me to my box quicker!

I knew that they were pasted there,
When I bought here in T.V,
It was no surprise at all,
Might have been for you, not me!

I looked around before I bought,
Few surprises did I face,
I knew that stickers were on the boxes,
And the Buffalo had been displaced!
(thought I’d work in another hot button issue)

[rubicon]

Only in The Villages could you get so much chatter about such a benign topic but I'll bite too.:ho:

When you witness some folks who leave their keys in their mail box you understand the need for some sort of sticker or identification.

I also don't like it but it is apparently needed for some folks

Try this exercise, Florida law states that a license plate frame cannot block the county or Sunshine State portion of the plate. Every frame advertising the Dealership blocks that section of the plate. Yet the only time I have ever hear of anyone receiving a ticket is a driver who had a plastic cover over his plate which is also illegal

[skip0358]

They do look tacky. The mailbox at the mail station is actually owned, operated and serviced by the USPS. It is against postal regulations to post a sticker on these boxes. If they wanted they could all be removed. Personally I don't see a need for them. You don't have one on your house or a friends house you look for the number or after you've gone somewhere a few times you just remember the location. JMO

[Lovey2]

Just to clarify..we put the Smiley Face Sticker on our mailbox not only to find it easily, but to cover the even worse looking remnants of the previous stickers. I shall be putting a sticker up today that says "please don't remove my sticker."
Mostly just a fun thing at this point to keep the person busy.

:clap2: Crazy are the things that bother people. Used to be we just shook our heads and walked away. Now we feel entitled to take matters in our own hands. Sorry you are having to deal with "The Stickler".

[Parker]

I love the mailbox stickers. I like to see what everyone chooses and consider the whole thing rather cheerful. I have a tiny palm tree on mine, not to identify, but because I just like it.

Seacoastbargain, I'm with you on this. How irritating for someone to take it upon themselves to police your mailbox. I'll bet it is someone who's box is next to yours, and who has no sticker on it. That's where I'd start looking for the perpetrator. Book em Danno! (Relax folks, all in humor)

[CFrance]

My opinion is the stickers look crappy. Come on, folks -- you know which mailbox is yours!

I actually saw someone changing some of the stickers on mailboxes.
Now -- THAT is funny!

Bonanza! Was it YOU who replaced my Howdy Doody sticker with Ronald McDonald???????????:MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

[LndLocked]

The things that people do and worry about when they have too much time on their hands ... It never fails to both baffle and amuse me

[cquick]

There are many people who think putting stickers on mailboxes is tacky. You've obviously got a proactive one of those in your neighborhood. There have been stickers on many mailboxes in our neighborhood for years, but nobody bothers them. I would guess it's a private citizen removing yours, not the postal workers.

well, there must be many "tacky" people here in TV! There are stickers on mailboxes all over the whole town!

[big guy]

For years we've had a sticker on our mail box......the same as 3 around our box. Someone has been removing or defacing them for years. He/she removes them, we put another back. Even tried attaching it with super glue. He/she doesn't usually remove other stickers. The interesting thing is that there was one time that most of the stickers had been removed around the building. The mail lady said that she doesn't care what we put on the box as long as she can read the number from inside. It's a small thing but it bothers us that someone takes it upon themselves to remove the stickers (back of the building only), probably when no one else is around. Seems sneaky and underhanded. Will he/she pull plants from my yard that he/she thinks inappropriate? Personally I locate our box by "landmarks"....other stickers.

[CFrance]

well, there must be many "tacky" people here in TV! There are stickers on mailboxes all over the whole town!
I must be really tacky, 'cause I think they're kinda cool!:duck:

[Warren Kiefer]

We had recently put a Smiley Face Sticker on our mailbox in Polo Ridge. It was removed in less than a day. I checked with our mailman and he said other stickers have been removed, but he has no idea why or who.
I put a 2nd smiley face sticker on in the past day and it was removed again.
Makes me feel badly that someone is doing this and we have no idea why.
Any thoughts?

First, you are committing a crime by defacing US Postal Service property. Second, if everyone placed all types of stick ons on the mail boxes, the postal station would soon look unacceptably tacky.

[Warren Kiefer]

From the USPS website:
3.2.4 Mailbox Accessories - Decorative art and devices can be attached to the exterior of approved mailbox designs provided they do not interfere with mail delivery or present a safety hazard. Devices can also be mounted in the interior of approved mailboxes provided they do not cause the intended mailbox to fail capacity test described in 3.15.1 and do not interfere with mail delivery or present a safety hazard. Any advertising on a mailbox or its support is prohibited. Unrestricted spring-loaded devices and designs are prohibited. Auxiliary flags or devices used to signal the customer that the mail has arrived must operate automatically without requiring additional carrier effort.

I really believe these regulations refer to mail boxes that homeowners install themselves.

[LuckySevens]

:clap2: Crazy are the things that bother people. Used to be we just shook our heads and walked away. Now we feel entitled to take matters in our own hands. Sorry you are having to deal with "The Stickler".

I'm glad to know that someone else is amazed that 'stickers' at a mailbox bothers so many people. Everyone spends about a minute getting their mail, yet they are annoyed that they have to look at stickers for this minute or less. Can't we think of something a little more important to be bothered by?

[Bonanza]

Bonanza! Was it YOU who replaced my Howdy Doody sticker with Ronald McDonald???????????:MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

Nope! T'was not I.

If I was to do it,
I would have opted for a Clarabelle sticker or better yet --
Princess Summer Fall Winter Spring . . .
that is, if I could find one!
:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

[perrjojo]

I'm glad to know that someone else is amazed that 'stickers' at a mailbox bothers so many people. Everyone spends about a minute getting their mail, yet they are annoyed that they have to look at stickers for this minute or less. Can't we think of something a little more important to be bothered by?
Yup, dogs in public places, dog poop, bicycles on the cart paths, walkers in the street, Community Watch, unfriendly golf ambassadors. Life is good in the bubble.
:posting:

[Bobstr]

I worked for the USPS 30 years as a mailman and never in my town did we ever care about stickers on mailboxes. Heck we had trouble getting some to put their house # on theirs.

[BogeyBoy]

I'll join the "looks tacky" group.

Reminds me of construction areas where there is graffiti and ads stuck all over the exterior of the perimeter wall.

[Barefoot]

If everyone placed all types of stick ons on the mail boxes, the postal station would soon look unacceptably tacky.
Unacceptably tacky? Seriously?
How much time do any of us spend looking at mail boxes?
If it's more than 20 seconds a day, I'd be surprised.
The postal agents don't care if you sticker your box.
If someone wants to sticker their box, why all the negativity?

Better to live joyously, and let live.

[Indydealmaker]

Just wondering. Is there a tendency to obsess on "baby" issues like mailbox stickers to avoid the "big" stuff in our lives. Kind of like congress. They have no clue how to handle the big problems so they focus on piddling little issues that were never really a concern of the citizens in the first place.

Or do we just have waayy too much time on our hands?

[festusrules]

Put up a grumpy face and see it it stays.

[perrjojo]

Just wondering. Is there a tendency to obsess on "baby" issues like mailbox stickers to avoid the "big" stuff in our lives. Kind of like congress. They have no clue how to handle the big problems so they focus on piddling little issues that were never really a concern of the citizens in the first place.

Or do we just have waayy too much time on our hands?
Most likely a little of both.

[seacoastbargain]

I started this thread some months ago, and we are still having an ongoing problem with someone removing the mailbox stickers. It is really disheartening that anyone thinks they have the right to do this.
The mailman knows it is a problem from other residents and is clear he is not the one removing them.
Now, this person has taken paint remover to the front of our mailbox and it looks awful.
Any thoughts? I've called the district as well.



We had recently put a Smiley Face Sticker on our mailbox in Polo Ridge. It was removed in less than a day. I checked with our mailman and he said other stickers have been removed, but he has no idea why or who.
I put a 2nd smiley face sticker on in the past day and it was removed again.
Makes me feel badly that someone is doing this and we have no idea why.
Any thoughts?

[perrjojo]

I started this thread some months ago, and we are still having an ongoing problem with someone removing the mailbox stickers. It is really disheartening that anyone thinks they have the right to do this.
The mailman knows it is a problem from other residents and is clear he is not the one removing them.
Now, this person has taken paint remover to the front of our mailbox and it looks awful.
Any thoughts? I've called the district as well.

Wow! Someone in your neighborhood is really OCD.

[perrjojo]

How about a sticker that says...
CAUTION
DO NOT TOUCH
I would post a photo but don't know how.

[Bogie Shooter]

I memorized my box number, not a problem finding.

[Barefoot]

I started this thread some months ago, and we are still having an ongoing problem with someone removing the mailbox stickers. Now, this person has taken paint remover to the front of our mailbox and it looks awful. Any thoughts?

There are so many fabulous things to do and see in The Villages.
I feel sorry for the person who is so bored that he has become fixated with your mailbox.

[seacoastbargain]

Thanks, I agree!

[dewilson58]

I memorized my box number, not a problem finding.

:bigbow::bigbow::bigbow:

[KittyKat]

Too bad it's so darn hot out. I think a stakeout is in order. Or a surveillance camera? :popcorn:

[seacoastbargain]

I've thought about it! !!

[Down Sized]

Some of us are not disgruntled but it does look tacky all the crap people put on their mail boxes. Like kids with to many stickers and not enough to do. To bad some people have forgot how to read the numbers that are put on their mail box. Just my observation but I would never remove them. Happy Days

Is this one of the disgruntled TV villagers that you were talking about?

[steamdogman]

Why does one feel they need to have a sticker on their mailbox?

[dewilson58]

Why does one feel they need to have a sticker on their mailbox?

I don't know, maybe the same reason people put their names on golf carts.


:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[CFrance]

Why does one feel they need to have a sticker on their mailbox?
For the same reason people put stickers or college/sports license plates on their golf carts, cars, flags on their houses, etc. To celebrate something.

[Carl in Tampa]

Why does one feel they need to have a sticker on their mailbox?

My first impression was so that they could find it quickly.

IF I had put a sticker on mine, for any reason, and some do-gooder kept removing it, I would hit the door of my mail box with spray paint.

:coolsmiley:

[kittygilchrist]

This thread is refreshing, like watching an escape movie.

use superglue.

[Carl in Tampa]

This thread is refreshing, like watching an escape movie.

use superglue.

Or arguing about dog poop.

:MOJE_whot:

[CFrance]

This thread is refreshing, like watching an escape movie.

use superglue.

Or arguing about dog poop.

:MOJE_whot:
Or obsessing about doggie germs in restaurants with sanitizing dishwashers.

[kittygilchrist]

I have to go watch "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"....cu later.

[Lynn222]

Most likely someone who dislikes happy people. I've noted a number of disgruntled folks in TV.

Double ditto.

[TNLAKEPANDA]

You have a number on your box why do you "need" a sticker.

[Barefoot]

Why does one feel they need to have a sticker on their mailbox?

You have a number on your box why do you "need" a sticker.

I don't know, maybe the same reason people put their names on golf carts.

Previously answered earlier today, and I thought it was a bang-on response! :gc:

[njbchbum]

You have a number on your box why do you "need" a sticker.

Dyslexia, memory is better with pictures than numbers, old age?

[zonerboy]

I doubt anyone "needs" a sticker on their mailbox.
But if we only had things that we truly need, life would be pretty BORING!

[asianthree]

so you know if there is a rival sports team person in the mail box next to you:a040::boxing2:

[travelguy]

the postal boxes are not your property, therefore you may not put stickers or anything else on them. the usps has the right to keep them clean. my opinion is that you should not need a unique sticker on your mail box so that you can find it....just memorize the location/number.

[CFrance]

Dyslexia, memory is better with pictures than numbers, old age?
All good reasons. And the postal worker has already told this person he is not taking stickers off of mailboxes, so obviously that faction of the usps doesn't care. Nobody removes them at our postal center...

To the OP, are they all removed, or just yours? Maybe you have a nasty neighbor.

[Barefoot]

My opinion is that you should not need a unique sticker on your mail box so that you can find it....just memorize the location/number.

People do it for fun! Like wearing blinking Santa Claus earrings at Christmas. Well, not exactly the same.

Anyway, if it bothers you, you're probably spending way too much time looking at post office boxes!

[Steve & Deanna]

A lot of stickers is tacky. One is fine for example, an initial, an American Flag, a smile face....

[Carl in Tampa]

the postal boxes are not your property, therefore you may not put stickers or anything else on them. the usps has the right to keep them clean. my opinion is that you should not need a unique sticker on your mail box so that you can find it....just memorize the location/number.

True they are not your property, but in all likelihood they are not the property of the Postal Service either. I would surmise that the building and the boxes were installed by the developer and now are under the control of the CDD.

The USPS doesn't have any reason to look at the outside of the boxes. They load the mail from inside the building.

Drive down the road from TV and you will see residential boxes painted in all kinds of colors and even shaped like animals. I once had a neighbor who had a COW mailbox in our very upscale neighborhood.

It had never occurred to the HOA to prohibit cow mailboxes.

:MOJE_whot:

[Barefoot]

If you are unlucky enough to have a post office box on the bottom row, you'll be really glad that people use stickers.
That way you don't have to lie down on the ground to read the numbers.
Our box is in the middle of the bottom row, just right of a smiley face sticker.

[mulligan]

True they are not your property, but in all likelihood they are not the property of the Postal Service either. I would surmise that the building and the boxes were installed by the developer and now are under the control of the CDD.

The USPS doesn't have any reason to look at the outside of the boxes. They load the mail from inside the building.

Drive down the road from TV and you will see residential boxes painted in all kinds of colors and even shaped like animals. I once had a neighbor who had a COW mailbox in our very upscale neighborhood.

It had never occurred to the HOA to prohibit cow mailboxes.

:MOJE_whot:
They are , in fact , owned by usps, not the cdd

[Lauren Sweeny]

Not very new to TV but.... I thought stickers were a form of individualization. In the everything looks the same places, a bit of frivolity that may( or may not as this case may be) bring a smile or sense of personality to a humdrum area.

[graciegirl]

I can't help to feel happy that we have all reached an age where we have the time to discuss this and do so many other things too that we didn't have time for before. Good morning everyone.

[mulligan]

Morning , Gracie.

[OCsun]

I can't help to feel happy that we have all reached an age where we have the time to discuss this and do so many other things too that we didn't have time for before. Good morning everyone.

Oh Gracie you are so wise and have such a special way of putting things in perspective. :agree:

[CFrance]

If you are unlucky enough to have a post office box on the bottom row, you'll be really glad that people use stickers.
That way you don't have to lie down on the ground to read the numbers.
Our box is in the middle of the bottom row, just right of a smiley face sticker.
So is ours. Our neighbor has a sticker on her box, which is right above ours. Makes it easy to spot ours.

[CFrance]

Maybe you could find a scratch & sniff sticker that would give off a foul odor if anyone tried to remove it.:laugh:
Scented Candles | Air Fresheners | Scented Stickers (http://www.everythingsmells.com/)

This one advertises "stinky scratch & sniff stickers" http://www.everythingsmells.com/stscandsnst3.html

[kittygilchrist]

True they are not your property, but in all likelihood they are not the property of the Postal Service either. I would surmise that the building and the boxes were installed by the developer and now are under the control of the CDD.

The USPS doesn't have any reason to look at the outside of the boxes. They load the mail from inside the building.

Drive down the road from TV and you will see residential boxes painted in all kinds of colors and even shaped like animals. I once had a neighbor who had a COW mailbox in our very upscale neighborhood.

It had never occurred to the HOA to prohibit cow mailboxes.

:MOJE_whot:

In New Zealand, mailboxes are works of art. They are mostly all tacky and fascinating.

[CFrance]

Carl, you always come up with solid reasoning. I don't always agree with it, but you have it. Now next time, could you please weigh in two or three pages earlier?

[mickey100]

Not very new to TV but.... I thought stickers were a form of individualization. In the everything looks the same places, a bit of frivolity that may( or may not as this case may be) bring a smile or sense of personality to a humdrum area.

I like your style! We have a happy face sticker on our po box, as do many of our neighbors. No harm done that I can see. Sorry the OP is having this issue. Sounds like a cranky neighbor.

[dirtbanker]

Hmmm...To my knowledge nobody has messed with my chrome naked lady sticker, somebody does not care for smiley faces I guess!

[CFrance]

Hmmm...To my knowledge nobody has messed with my chrome naked lady sticker, somebody does not care for smiley faces I guess!
:coolsmiley:

[graciegirl]

I like your style! We have a happy face sticker on our po box, as do many of our neighbors. No harm done that I can see. Sorry the OP is having this issue. Sounds like a cranky neighbor.



I always thought the po box was in the back of the Catholic Church. ;)


That was what people used before all of the food stamps and things.

[KathieI]

Not very new to TV but.... I thought stickers were a form of individualization. In the everything looks the same places, a bit of frivolity that may( or may not as this case may be) bring a smile or sense of personality to a humdrum area.

When I first moved here, I thought it was such a cute thing to do, just like putting our names on golf carts. Can't understand why people make a fuss about something so inconsequential. Have fun, live every day to the fullest, don't sweat the small stuff.. I have cute sparkling tinkerbells on mine and after 6 years, they are still there. My new mail box will get the 2nd generation of sparklings.

[scarecrow1]

I haven't read all the posts but I would suggest a permanent marker like the ones used to mark golf balls.

[CFrance]

When I first moved here, I thought it was such a cute thing to do, just like putting our names on golf carts. Can't understand why people make a fuss about something so inconsequential. Have fun, live every day to the fullest, don't sweat the small stuff.. I have cute sparkling tinkerbells on mine and after 6 years, they are still there. My new mail box will get the 2nd generation of sparklings.
Only a complete LOWLIFE would deface Tinkerbell!

[Indydealmaker]

Since my memory these days seem to have a mind of its own (actually no mind of its own), I have a photo of my mail box archived on my phone.

[dewilson58]

My key has the box # on it.


:undecided::undecided:

[lovsthosebigdogs]

I just arrived in TV (finally). So far, the only thing I CAN find is my mailbox.

[dewilson58]

I just arrived in TV (finally). So far, the only thing I CAN find is my mailbox.


WELCOME

Just don't put a sticker on you MB, you will be one of those.

:coolsmiley:

[CFrance]

I just arrived in TV (finally). So far, the only thing I CAN find is my mailbox.
That's funny! Don't worry. If it's the TG postal center, they leave stickers alone there:laugh:

[rosebudandbuddy]

I put an American Flag sticker on my mailbox . It was gone the next day and the front of my box was all scratched up. My box is in front of the building and it seems to bother somebody as the boxes in the back are full of stickers. ?????

rosie:cus:

[KathieI]

That's funny! Don't worry. If it's the TG postal center, they leave stickers alone there:laugh:

LMAO... so funny, obviously the Hadley postal center leaves the stickers on. Went there today to pick up my mail (in the daylight, which is rare) and I literally couldn't find tinkerbell... (my mailbox). Every single box had stickers on them,,, huge stickers, American Flags, Football teams, College symbols,,, I was laughing so hard. I think everyone is now rebelling against the sticker removers, hahahaha... I just loved it.

[Barefoot]

My key has the box # on it.

dewilson, your font key is stuck on large.


When I first moved here, I thought it was such a cute thing to do, just like putting our names on golf carts. Can't understand why people make a fuss about something so inconsequential. Have fun, live every day to the fullest, don't sweat the small stuff.. I have cute sparkling tinkerbells on mine and after 6 years, they are still there. My new mail box will get the 2nd generation of sparklings.

Kathie has a personality that matches the sparkling tinkerbells on her mailbox.
I think that anytime we can have a little fun and put a smile on someone's face, it's a beautiful day in The Villages.

[DougB]

LMAO... so funny, obviously the Hadley postal center leaves the stickers on. Went there today to pick up my mail (in the daylight, which is rare) and I literally couldn't find tinkerbell... (my mailbox). Every single box had stickers on them,,, huge stickers, American Flags, Football teams, College symbols,,, I was laughing so hard. I think everyone is now rebelling against the sticker removers, hahahaha... I just loved it.


You would be SOL if everyone decided to put a tinker bell sticker on their box.

[CFrance]

LMAO... so funny, obviously the Hadley postal center leaves the stickers on. Went there today to pick up my mail (in the daylight, which is rare) and I literally couldn't find tinkerbell... (my mailbox). Every single box had stickers on them,,, huge stickers, American Flags, Football teams, College symbols,,, I was laughing so hard. I think everyone is now rebelling against the sticker removers, hahahaha... I just loved it.

WHAT?!?! Somebody messed with Tinkerbell?:cus: Big trouble.

[KathieI]

You would be SOL if everyone decided to put a tinker bell sticker on their box.

LMAO.... that is soooo funny Doug... you have no idea. Its bad enough everybody in this damn place as a red SUV, I can't tell you how many times I have gone to the wrong car and fidgeted with the locks wondering what the hail happened to my car.... people look at me like I'm insane.

Finally, figured a trick. I hit the lock button on the remote so the lights go on&off on my car in a parking lot and then just head to it like I know where I'm going. hahahaha... Nobody ever said I was sane!!!

[Carl in Tampa]

They are , in fact , owned by usps, not the cdd

IF that is the case, and the USPS is not removing the stickers, then apparently the USPS doesn't care.

Hi Yo Silver........................................

:crap2:

[Halibut]

Every single box had stickers on them,,, huge stickers, American Flags, Football teams, College symbols
What, no cat photos? I admire the effort that goes into those since since people have to cut the cat out of the picture and laminate. :)

[kittygilchrist]

heheheh.
Evil thoughts here.
One could put stickers ON mailboxes.
I'll go get some as soon as the dollar store opens today..
heheheh.

[graciegirl]

LMAO.... that is soooo funny Doug... you have no idea. Its bad enough everybody in this damn place as a red SUV, I can't tell you how many times I have gone to the wrong car and fidgeted with the locks wondering what the hail happened to my car.... people look at me like I'm insane.

Finally, figured a trick. I hit the lock button on the remote so the lights go on&off on my car in a parking lot and then just head to it like I know where I'm going. hahahaha... Nobody ever said I was sane!!!





I say it all the time. Good morning Kathie!:pepper2:

[CFrance]

I'm sorry that some jerk is causing seacoastbargain a problem, but this has been a fun thread.:eclipsee_gold_cup:

[DougB]

I put a sticky on this thread on my computer screen so I can find it again.

[Taltarzac725]

Mailboxes of �le d (http://wanderlustandlipstick.com/blogs/debbysdepartures/2013/09/30/the-mailboxes-of-ile-dorleans/)

Look what some creativity can do with some mailboxes? I do sometimes miss the on the street mailboxes so maybe some of us just like that little bit of individuality we can assert by putting stickers or whatever on our mailboxes.

Have you seen the Canada Post mailboxes in Quebec? Where would you put the sticker to make it stand out? https://www.google.com/search?q=quebec+mail+boxes+pictures&espv=2&tbm=isch&imgil=cXnlYR_cltIcFM%253A%253Bhttps%253A%252F%252F encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com%252Fimages%253Fq%253Dtbn%253AANd9 GcQyUy0yE5_7hAMKwUQI4zN0wu0v0A3E52dSXjQWZS2vDFe2P1 hN%253B393%253B500%253Bsh25QGHL502M2M%253Bhttp%252 53A%25252F%25252Fwww.the52lettersproject.com%25252 Fsnail-mail-snapshots-quebec-city-canada%25252F&source=iu&usg=__5x_Po2fEYOPZGJjGkVTj9tIeN44%3D&sa=X&ei=iGutU6a3PIiQqAb9moKwAQ&ved=0CCcQ9QEwBA&biw=1366&bih=667#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=cXnlYR_cltIcFM%253A%3Bsh25QGHL502M2M%3Bhttp% 253A%252F%252Fwww.the52lettersproject.com%252Fltrs %252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F092513-Canada-mailbox.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.the52lettersp roject.com%252Fsnail-mail-snapshots-quebec-city-canada%252F%3B393%3B500

At least, no one has mentioning a red dot showing up on their mailbox. Then you really have cause to worry. ;) Almost all of the Google results I came up with on stickers on mailboxes were about these red dots. http://youtu.be/hnzHtm1jhL4

[dewilson58]

I put a sticky on this thread on my computer screen so I can find it again.

Let us know if the sticker is still there tomorrow. :beer3:

[Taltarzac725]

I put a sticky on this thread on my computer screen so I can find it again.

Sounds like you might be tempting fate to get a red dot on your Villages' Postal Box. :laugh:

[tanbcu]

We had recently put a Smiley Face Sticker on our mailbox in Polo Ridge. It was removed in less than a day. I checked with our mailman and he said other stickers have been removed, but he has no idea why or who.
I put a 2nd smiley face sticker on in the past day and it was removed again.
Makes me feel badly that someone is doing this and we have no idea why.
Any thoughts?

first of all that is government property ,2nd why stop at stickers on mail boxes why not our lamp post ??? some people have to mark everything ,use your brain remember your box ####

[Taltarzac725]

We had recently put a Smiley Face Sticker on our mailbox in Polo Ridge. It was removed in less than a day. I checked with our mailman and he said other stickers have been removed, but he has no idea why or who.
I put a 2nd smiley face sticker on in the past day and it was removed again.
Makes me feel badly that someone is doing this and we have no idea why.
Any thoughts?

I like seeing stickers on mailboxes.

Anyone have a favorite sticker they have seen at their mail center?

There seem to be a lot of Ohio State University ones in Lynnhaven. Some "Go, Army" too. Smiley faces. US Flags. Packers. No red nor blue dots. Thank GOD.

[DougB]

I also had to put a sticky on the garage door so I could find the right house.

[CFrance]

I also had to put a sticky on the garage door so I could find the right house.
Oh, we don't have to. Our car up on blocks marks the spot.

[Taltarzac725]

Oh, we don't have to. Our car up on blocks marks the spot.

That's a good one. Does your car alarm look like this?? https://www.google.com/search?q=you+know+you+are+a+redneck+car+on+blocks&espv=2&tbm=isch&imgil=t8sU3dL3IVpRuM%253A%253Bhttps%253A%252F%252F encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com%252Fimages%253Fq%253Dtbn%253AANd9 GcQqIkFUaBNoFVrb8lliBrLzywZr6CqBHiiO3FOeSncNNdbmcg sc%253B800%253B558%253BitMsTtSz3KCvjM%253Bhttp%252 53A%25252F%25252Fblue-dragon-redneck.tripod.com%25252Fredneck%2525252520index%2 5252Fredneck_pictures.htm&source=iu&usg=__d_BHo2snmH99Gy-neMOCRlkGkBM%3D&sa=X&ei=9K2tU8P1EoqTqgb9vYKwBw&ved=0CCEQ9QEwAQ&biw=1366&bih=667#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=t8sU3dL3IVpRuM%253A%3BitMsTtSz3KCvjM%3Bhttp% 253A%252F%252Fblue-dragon-redneck.tripod.com%252Fredneck%252520index%252Fcar %252520alarm.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fblue-dragon-redneck.tripod.com%252Fredneck%252520index%252Fred neck_pictures.htm%3B800%3B558

[DougB]

Oh, we don't have to. Our car up on blocks marks the spot.

Lawn ornaments aren't allowed in your village!

[DougB]

Oh, we don't have to. Our car up on blocks marks the spot.

You need to move that thing. Lawn ornaments aren't allowed in your village!

[CFrance]

You need to move that thing. Lawn ornaments aren't allowed in your village!
How 'bout driveway ornaments?

[kittygilchrist]

first of all that is government property ,2nd why stop at stickers on mail boxes why not our lamp post ??? some people have to mark everything ,use your brain remember your box ####

Yeah, I'm with you there. My dog has to mark everything too. What's with us marking territory. You can use my mailbox anytime tanbru.

[CFrance]

That's a good one. Does your car alarm look like this?? https://www.google.com/search?q=you+know+you+are+a+redneck+car+on+blocks&espv=2&tbm=isch&imgil=t8sU3dL3IVpRuM%253A%253Bhttps%253A%252F%252F encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com%252Fimages%253Fq%253Dtbn%253AANd9 GcQqIkFUaBNoFVrb8lliBrLzywZr6CqBHiiO3FOeSncNNdbmcg sc%253B800%253B558%253BitMsTtSz3KCvjM%253Bhttp%252 53A%25252F%25252Fblue-dragon-redneck.tripod.com%25252Fredneck%2525252520index%2 5252Fredneck_pictures.htm&source=iu&usg=__d_BHo2snmH99Gy-neMOCRlkGkBM%3D&sa=X&ei=9K2tU8P1EoqTqgb9vYKwBw&ved=0CCEQ9QEwAQ&biw=1366&bih=667#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=t8sU3dL3IVpRuM%253A%3BitMsTtSz3KCvjM%3Bhttp% 253A%252F%252Fblue-dragon-redneck.tripod.com%252Fredneck%252520index%252Fcar %252520alarm.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fblue-dragon-redneck.tripod.com%252Fredneck%252520index%252Fred neck_pictures.htm%3B800%3B558
:eclipsee_gold_cup:

[Carl in Tampa]

At least, no one has mentioning a red dot showing up on their mailbox. Then you really have cause to worry. ;) Almost all of the Google results I came up with on stickers on mailboxes were about these red dots.

Of all the colored dots, they failed to mention the black dots. Those are on the mailboxes of folks who will retaliate if they try to carry out the red dot intent.

:boom:

[kittygilchrist]

Of all the colored dots, they failed to mention the black dots. Those are on the mailboxes of folks who will retaliate if they try to carry out the red dot intent.

:boom:

Boss, I knew you'd give us the skinny on dots.
I'm googling itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini.
You know really somebody should start a mailbox sticker business at the squares.

wellllll, at less than a dime a dozen for stickers, maybe sticker shellac would be more profitable.

[Carl in Tampa]

first of all that is government property ,2nd why stop at stickers on mail boxes why not our lamp post ??? some people have to mark everything ,use your brain remember your box ####

Stickers on mailbox doors in The Villages! GASP! :shocked:

The Stepford Wives strike back.

:1rotfl:

[SheilaO]

LMAO.... that is soooo funny Doug... you have no idea. Its bad enough everybody in this damn place as a red SUV, I can't tell you how many times I have gone to the wrong car and fidgeted with the locks wondering what the hail happened to my car.... people look at me like I'm insane.

Finally, figured a trick. I hit the lock button on the remote so the lights go on&off on my car in a parking lot and then just head to it like I know where I'm going. hahahaha... Nobody ever said I was sane!!!


I think I like you Kathie!!!!!

[karostay]

Maybe there's a need for mail box App :$: BIngo

[Hancle704]

Our mailstop was stripped of stickers and writing after it started to look like graffiti and included writing with magic markers. Most folks have not objected to the clean look and have found it not too difficult to remember 4 numbers or 2nd row 5th box from the end, etc. Been told we don't own the box so it is not appropriate to deface someone else's property.

[Barefoot]

Stickers on mailbox doors in The Villages! GASP! :shocked:
The Stepford Wives strike back.

:girlneener:

[Warren Kiefer]

we had recently put a smiley face sticker on our mailbox in polo ridge. It was removed in less than a day. I checked with our mailman and he said other stickers have been removed, but he has no idea why or who.
I put a 2nd smiley face sticker on in the past day and it was removed again.
Makes me feel badly that someone is doing this and we have no idea why.
Any thoughts?

has it ever occured to you that is why they put numbers on the boxes. In addition, i beleve that defacing the mail boxes is a violation of federal law. I recall that when i paid for and erected a rural mail box, that box had the message embossed that it was the property of the us postal service.

[zonerboy]

I heard some where that around here a sticker on your mailbox could cost you six months in the local federal prison.
Even with a plea bargain.

[Barefoot]

From the USPS website:
3.2.4 Mailbox Accessories - Decorative art and devices can be attached to the exterior of approved mailbox designs provided they do not interfere with mail delivery or present a safety hazard. Devices can also be mounted in the interior of approved mailboxes provided they do not cause the intended mailbox to fail capacity test described in 3.15.1 and do not interfere with mail delivery or present a safety hazard. Any advertising on a mailbox or its support is prohibited. Unrestricted spring-loaded devices and designs are prohibited. Auxiliary flags or devices used to signal the customer that the mail has arrived must operate automatically without requiring additional carrier effort.

has it ever occured to you that is why they put numbers on the boxes. In addition, i beleve that defacing the mail boxes is a violation of federal law. I recall that when i paid for and erected a rural mail box, that box had the message embossed that it was the property of the us postal service.

I thought that was handled in Post #16 from Indydealmaker.

[Indydealmaker]

For what is worth, this thread makes it painfully obvious that a bunch of Villagers need to get a life! With all that is going on in the world today; the very futures of your grandkids at risk and you worry about stickers on a mailbox?? Leave em alone and see a therapist.