Mailbox stickers

[BubblesandPat]

We noticed people have put stickers on thier mailboxes (Citrus Grove) I think it's cool to remember your box at the beginning. And add some "personality " Are the stickers allowed? What is everyone's feelings on them? (Should I duck now?)

[ThirdOfFive]

We noticed people have put stickers on thier mailboxes (Citrus Grove) I think it's cool to remember your box at the beginning. And add some "personality " Are the stickers allowed? What is everyone's feelings on them? (Should I duck now?)
Why not dress 'em up a little? Pretty boring, otherwise.

[LuvNH]

For me the sticker is essential. I am sight impaired and cannot see the numbers, but I do know the vicinity of my box and I recognize my sticker..

[asianthree]

When stickers are removed it takes the paint finish off the mailbox. Some mail stations stickers have been completely removed and had to be repaired and painted. Looks awful.

In the new areas stickers are not allowed

[JMintzer]

When stickers are removed it takes the paint finish off the mailbox. Some mail stations stickers have been completely removed and had to be repaired and painted. Looks awful.

In the new areas stickers are not allowed

What paint? Ours are plain aluminum... (or "aluminium" for those wacky Brits...)

[Dusty_Star]

What paint? Ours are plain aluminum... (or "aluminium" for those wacky Brits...)

Agree, ours are also plain metal. After removing a sticker the only remains might be some glue, which could easily be removed with some 'Goo Gone'.

Also, as above mentioned, for some people with vision problems the stickers are wonderful.

[shut the front door]

Why do you care what others think about them? If you like it or need it, do it. You certainly don't need the approval of a bunch of strangers to make a minor decision like this.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

The "building" that houses the cluster mailboxes, the postal station itself, is owned by The Villages. The boxes, and the doors to the boxes, and the locks, are property of the USPS. Theoretically you're not supposed to adorn those box doors with anything, because you don't own them. But the USPS has taken a hands-off approach to them and as long as you're not obscuring the box number or blocking the lock, or putting the sticker in between your box and someone else's, no one's going to "do" anything about it.

Some people consider them to be very tacky. And - some of them (IMO) are tacky. But some are cute, or pretty. I'd suggest keeping political stickers off of them, or anything that suggests that you're "pro" or "anti" anything.

[kansasr]

It's been ages since we've had a mailbox sticker posting!

[Stu from NYC]

It's been ages since we've had a mailbox sticker posting!

Do not remember one from before, ours has lots of stickers and lots of places where the sticker has been removed leaving residue.

Do not really care one way or another

[GizmoWhiskers]

We noticed people have put stickers on thier mailboxes (Citrus Grove) I think it's cool to remember your box at the beginning. And add some "personality " Are the stickers allowed? What is everyone's feelings on them? (Should I duck now?)
Seems not allowed at our boxes. Boxes have "conveniently" placed scratches on them instead.

[Raywatkins]

Two nations divided by a common language.
As a Brit I love the different way we say garage.
But then again, my wife and I are from two different parts of the UK. You should hear the friendly banter we have about the way you say scone.
Happy to take the Brit gibes - we get worse from the Aussies.

[Annie66]

Some folks like the stickers, others ignore them, and a few absolutely hate the idea. Count me in on loving them. The heck with the haters.

[PersonOfInterest]

We noticed people have put stickers on thier mailboxes (Citrus Grove) I think it's cool to remember your box at the beginning. And add some "personality " Are the stickers allowed? What is everyone's feelings on them? (Should I duck now?)

Yep, I've got a sticker on my Car and my House as well so I can find them. I have the 'glow in the dark' kind so I can find them even at night.

[Two Bills]

Some of the posts on here are quite annoying. I wouldn't bother responding to this, but if you take away the golf course complaints (newsflash, the issues have not been and will not be resolved by posting about it more on ToTV) and annoying comments like one, maybe some productive comments will show up on here.

And since you took the time to be annoying by pointing out the mailbox stickers, I'll note you spelled "their" incorrectly. One irrelevant annoying point deserves another in response.

Welcum too TOTV. Yu will fit rite in!

[MPLinzi]

Why not dress 'em up a little? Pretty boring, otherwise.
It’s illegal

[Kelevision]

When stickers are removed it takes the paint finish off the mailbox. Some mail stations stickers have been completely removed and had to be repaired and painted. Looks awful.

In the new areas stickers are not allowed

I’m in a new area, not only do we have stickers galore but the mailboxes aren’t painted. They’re aluminum. I personally don’t have stickers but couldn’t care less. I can’t do anything about them either way so…

[birdawg]

When I worked in the ghetto they would call that tagged. So I guess everyone lives to different standards

[Bill14564]

It’s illegal

Citation please.

Ownership of the boxes has been questioned in other threads. It appears the USPS *might* own the keys and locks but if I remember correctly, the USPS was less interested when it came to replacing rusted doors.

[thelegges]

Our old neighborhood mailboxes (2008) had a coating that when stickers were removed it took off sections of the coating. It was grey and when you removed stickers it came off in sections leaving a zebra pattern. We were so embarrassed when we removed the sticker put on our mailbox by someone else, removing sections of the coating, making our box look awful. Since the sticker was clear, with yellow, the grey that came off was definitely from the box.

2010 Notes were put in mailboxes property of USPS, that stickers were being removed and refinished. No stickers were allowed.

So to those who are newer the very old boxes are definitely different then what is being used by USPS today

[mntlblok]

Two nations divided by a common language.
As a Brit I love the different way we say garage.
But then again, my wife and I are from two different parts of the UK. You should hear the friendly banter we have about the way you say scone.
Happy to take the Brit gibes - we get worse from the Aussies.

One of my favorite subjects. That, and accents. May have pointed out previously here that I recently learnt that "aluminium" is actually correct. "(IUPAC) adopted aluminium as the standard international name for the element in 1990. In 1993, they recognized aluminum as an acceptable variant". Humphrey Davy found it and called it aluminum, but he coulda treated Michael Faraday better. . .

Oh, and I like the stickers.

[Mrmean58]

The "building" that houses the cluster mailboxes, the postal station itself, is owned by The Villages. The boxes, and the doors to the boxes, and the locks, are property of the USPS. Theoretically you're not supposed to adorn those box doors with anything, because you don't own them. But the USPS has taken a hands-off approach to them and as long as you're not obscuring the box number or blocking the lock, or putting the sticker in between your box and someone else's, no one's going to "do" anything about it.

Some people consider them to be very tacky. And - some of them (IMO) are tacky. But some are cute, or pretty. I'd suggest keeping political stickers off of them, or anything that suggests that you're "pro" or "anti" anything.

So when a resident sells there house and they have placed a sticker on their mailbox, do they remove it before they move? Or does it become a " not my problem anymore" attitude?

[HospitalCoder]

We noticed people have put stickers on thier mailboxes (Citrus Grove) I think it's cool to remember your box at the beginning. And add some "personality " Are the stickers allowed? What is everyone's feelings on them? (Should I duck now?)

The box immediately to the left of mine has a sticker so that’s how I find my box. I hope they never remove that sticker.

[Dusty_Star]

So when a resident sells there house and they have placed a sticker on their mailbox, do they remove it before they move? Or does it become a " not my problem anymore" attitude?


When I bought my house, I inherited the sticker. The real estate agent also refused to tell me my box number, so maybe the prior owners found it by sticker & not number.

[airstreamingypsy]

It’s illegal

Actually there was a big to do about it last year and the USPS said it was okay.......

[thelegges]

When I bought my house, I inherited the sticker. The real estate agent also refused to tell me my box number, so maybe the prior owners found it by sticker & not number.

At closing you should gotten an envelope with 2-3 keys and the number of your box is clearly written on the outside of the envelope. At least for all 4 of our houses that has been the norm

[ThirdOfFive]

It’s illegal
Hey! Another rookie.

Welcome aboard!!

[ThirdOfFive]

Two nations divided by a common language.
As a Brit I love the different way we say garage.
But then again, my wife and I are from two different parts of the UK. You should hear the friendly banter we have about the way you say scone.
Happy to take the Brit gibes - we get worse from the Aussies.
Heh.

My wife and I played a lot of league tennis in years past. In one tournament we were matched against a couple with obvious accents. As we met at the net just before the start of the match I commented to the guy that I had a hard time understanding an Australian accent. He replied, very frostily, "I'm British". Don't know why that irritated him.

[Girlcopper]

We noticed people have put stickers on thier mailboxes (Citrus Grove) I think it's cool to remember your box at the beginning. And add some "personality " Are the stickers allowed? What is everyone's feelings on them? (Should I duck now?)
If you want stickers, use them. If they’re not allowed, Im Sure there are dozens of people who won’t hesitate to bang on your door and tell you. Simple.

[Robojo]

When stickers are removed it takes the paint finish off the mailbox. Some mail stations stickers have been completely removed and had to be repaired and painted. Looks awful.

In the new areas stickers are not allowed

I've noticed here in citrus grove no one cares about whats allowed and whats not.

[JCR642]

First amendment to the Constitution? Who decided mailbox stickers cannot be political or say what you believe.

[ChilePepper]

Mailbox Graffiti - it's a Yankee thang! Brings back a little piece of home from anywhere above the Mason-Dixon Line.

[Millertime]

As long as the sticker is a blocke maise Michigan M, its ok! :)

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[Millertime]

As long as the sticker is a block maise Michigan M, its ok! :)

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[Dusty_Star]

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[forebubba]

We noticed people have put stickers on thier mailboxes (Citrus Grove) I think it's cool to remember your box at the beginning. And add some "personality " Are the stickers allowed? What is everyone's feelings on them? (Should I duck now?)

It's just old fart graffiti. Too me it's just trashy

[thelegges]

At closing I did NOT get an envelope with 2-3 keys & the number of my mailbox. There was no envelope & there was no number written on this non-existant envelope.

Why, when I clearly stated that I had trouble getting my mailbox number after purchasing my house did you

1. Decide to disbelieve me?
2. Decide to post your disbelief publicly?

As I stated that was what we received for the our four houses, 3 new one preowned.
At sell of our last two home we were instructed to leaved Keys on counter, which we left In the original envelope from closing.

If one doesn’t question that vital information is missing at closing, then that’s on the buyer.
If no keys are left at preowned, then simple trip to local Postoffice for mail box number and new locks and keys provided will be installed.

Our garage door openers were missing at preowned. Just stopped at Romac and bought new ones, gave us sheet to program, issue fixed. Not a big deal, definitely didn’t get upset that they were missing. There are better things to think about, that one cannot fix

Giving info on our experience is just that. Seems you made your experience public once you posted on any public forum.

[Stu from NYC]

If you want stickers, use them. If they’re not allowed, Im Sure there are dozens of people who won’t hesitate to bang on your door and tell you. Simple.

Are those bangers members of the mailbox police? Asking for a friend.

[PompeyKing]

At the LaBelle postal station, there were some that had political stickers. All of those were removed but other stickers were allowed to remain. That's a good policy.

[HORNET]

I think that they are ugly!

[Number 10 GI]

My parents taught me to respect other people's property. The mailboxes are some else's property, you do not have the right to deface that property. Using the justifications espoused in this thread, I guess it would be permissible for anyone to put their favorite whimsical or funny sticker on your house or car, right? Apparently, entitlement trumps good manners and proper morals.

[Pairadocs]

We noticed people have put stickers on thier mailboxes (Citrus Grove) I think it's cool to remember your box at the beginning. And add some "personality " Are the stickers allowed? What is everyone's feelings on them? (Should I duck now?)

In our villages it's been "allowed" for 18 years. No one seems to mind (?) but maybe they do and just "suck it up" ? We have really enjoyed having NO sticker as it helps us find our immediately...LOL ! Only there for literally seconds each day, so frankly the variety of alma maters, favorite teams, home state stickers, etc. is kind of interesting and certainly doesn't interfere with my life in a meaningful way ! ?

[BubblesandPat]

Some of the posts on here are quite annoying. I wouldn't bother responding to this, but if you take away the golf course complaints (newsflash, the issues have not been and will not be resolved by posting about it more on ToTV) and annoying comments like one, maybe some productive comments will show up on here.

And since you took the time to be annoying by pointing out the mailbox stickers, I'll note you spelled "their" incorrectly. One irrelevant annoying point deserves another in response.

Haha! Thank you..always been a horrible speller.

[Pairadocs]

My parents taught me to respect other people's property. The mailboxes are some else's property, you do not have the right to deface that property. Using the justifications espoused in this thread, I guess it would be permissible for anyone to put their favorite whimsical or funny sticker on your house or car, right? Apparently, entitlement trumps good manners and proper morals.

Not sure I understand, but that's happened to me before. I think MANY people do but whimsical and personally meaningful, stickers and other symbols on their cars and homes( garden flags, favorite team symbols, bumper stickers and window stickers of their preferred political candidate, their choice, even Christians putting small crosses near their homes. To me, putting an NHL team sticker on a pigeon hole mailbox that is NOT in a federal post office, is not really akin to spray painting a statue in the courthouse or spray painting offensive words on public sidewalks, but that's just one opinion !

[Two Bills]

Heh.

My wife and I played a lot of league tennis in years past. In one tournament we were matched against a couple with obvious accents. As we met at the net just before the start of the match I commented to the guy that I had a hard time understanding an Australian accent. He replied, very frostily, "I'm British". Don't know why that irritated him.

There is a lot of history, and cricket and rugby hasn't helped.
Next time you meet an Aussie, ask to see their shackle marks! :boxing2:

[Pairadocs]

It’s illegal

Really ? Oh well, just like it's "illegal" to rent out houses for a night or a weekend on AB&B, not have to pay any taxes of any kind for running a motel ? Or like it's illegal to run a golf cart over 19 miles an hour ? Or like there is a "limit" as to how long a "guest" can stay in your home before that "guest" exceeds the legal "rules", just on and on, NOT saying rules are not important to a society, just saying "pick the hill you want to die on" is all, mail boxes probably not the most important consideration contributing to the deterioration of our community ! Just one opinion among many ! If you take a breath and consider the stickers on the mailboxes carefully, do you think the only law enforcement we have here (the local sheriff's office and deputies) have the time to take on mailbox crime with all that goes on here each and every day ? Can't even begin to calculate the theft, break-ins, traffic accidents, shop lifting, deed restrictions ignored, etc. they have to deal with daily.

[Number 10 GI]

Not sure I understand, but that's happened to me before. I think MANY people do but whimsical and personally meaningful, stickers and other symbols on their cars and homes( garden flags, favorite team symbols, bumper stickers and window stickers of their preferred political candidate, their choice, even Christians putting small crosses near their homes. To me, putting an NHL team sticker on a pigeon hole mailbox that is NOT in a federal post office, is not really akin to spray painting a statue in the courthouse or spray painting offensive words on public sidewalks, but that's just one opinion !

Reread my post, I didn't say anything about people putting stickers on THEIR personal property car, I said the justifications used this thread make it seem to be acceptable to put stickers on another person's house or car.
Just because it is a pigeon hole mailbox doesn't change the fact that it is someone's property. Why is that such a hard concept to understand?

[vinnytalk]

We noticed people have put stickers on thier mailboxes (Citrus Grove) I think it's cool to remember your box at the beginning. And add some "personality " Are the stickers allowed? What is everyone's feelings on them? (Should I duck now?)

Well if you see so many stickers on the boxes doesn't that tell you that most people like it , and if they are on. There than I assumed the Post office isn't saying anything about it

[Number 10 GI]

Really ? Oh well, just like it's "illegal" to rent out houses for a night or a weekend on AB&B, not have to pay any taxes of any kind for running a motel ? Or like it's illegal to run a golf cart over 19 miles an hour ? Or like there is a "limit" as to how long a "guest" can stay in your home before that "guest" exceeds the legal "rules", just on and on, NOT saying rules are not important to a society, just saying "pick the hill you want to die on" is all, mail boxes probably not the most important consideration contributing to the deterioration of our community ! Just one opinion among many ! If you take a breath and consider the stickers on the mailboxes carefully, do you think the only law enforcement we have here (the local sheriff's office and deputies) have the time to take on mailbox crime with all that goes on here each and every day ? Can't even begin to calculate the theft, break-ins, traffic accidents, shop lifting, deed restrictions ignored, etc. they have to deal with daily.

Ever hear about the Broken Glass theory?

Reat the article: Using the broken windows theory to tackle antisocial behaviour | Housing Network | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/housing-network/2013/aug/06/antisocial-behaviour-broken-window-theory)

[sowilts]

Two nations divided by a common language.
As a Brit I love the different way we say garage.
But then again, my wife and I are from two different parts of the UK. You should hear the friendly banter we have about the way you say scone.
Happy to take the Brit gibes - we get worse from the Aussies.
Both of our Daughters were born at RAF Lakenheath. They also went to British Schools. Was fun traveling and listening to them pick up local accents. Cheers, steve

[vinnytalk]

We noticed people have put stickers on thier mailboxes (Citrus Grove) I think it's cool to remember your box at the beginning. And add some "personality " Are the stickers allowed? What is everyone's feelings on them? (Should I duck now?)



Well if you see so many stickers on the boxes doesn't that tell you that most people like it , and if they are on. There than I assumed the Post office isn't saying anything about it

Why are you so concern of other people feelings , if you want a stickers on your box than put one....what's the big deal...

[cathiehines]

We noticed people have put stickers on thier mailboxes (Citrus Grove) I think it's cool to remember your box at the beginning. And add some "personality " Are the stickers allowed? What is everyone's feelings on them? (Should I duck now?)

I personally think all of these different stickers are tacky. Makes the place look like a ghetto.

[Sandy and Ed]

Ouch. Glad we were grandfathered in. To me the stickers add a bit of humanity to an otherwise sterile scene.

[Sandy and Ed]

Well if you see so many stickers on the boxes doesn't that tell you that most people like it , and if they are on. There than I assumed the Post office isn't saying anything about it

Why are you so concern of other people feelings , if you want a stickers on your box than put one....what's the big deal...
Nope not yet. But with some tight a…..s pitching some noise about it who knows what might develop. Just what we need. Debbie Downers

[Sandy and Ed]

Not sure I understand, but that's happened to me before. I think MANY people do but whimsical and personally meaningful, stickers and other symbols on their cars and homes( garden flags, favorite team symbols, bumper stickers and window stickers of their preferred political candidate, their choice, even Christians putting small crosses near their homes. To me, putting an NHL team sticker on a pigeon hole mailbox that is NOT in a federal post office, is not really akin to spray painting a statue in the courthouse or spray painting offensive words on public sidewalks, but that's just one opinion !
Yes I agree but you have to understand that SOME people think in extremes , it’s either black or white- no gray area. Something so innocuous.as applying a harmless sticker to easily identify your mailbox is a mortal sin punishable by being banned from the community. Folks like that just need to get a life. No not golf or mah-jongg or samba - a life.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

So when a resident sells there house and they have placed a sticker on their mailbox, do they remove it before they move? Or does it become a " not my problem anymore" attitude?

No idea. I don't know which boxes are assigned to which owners, and I'm not in the habit of watching people put stickers on/taking stickers off their boxes. I've put one on mine, and it's removable. If I forget to take it off when I move, or if I die and am no longer capable of visiting the box, I'm sure the new owner will keep it or peel it off however they see fit.

[Topspinmo]

The other day I when to get mail, when I got at there I forgot my box number (i rarely get mail). So, keeping up with tradition in villages I painted Red Cross on mine. They guy next to me use to have sticker I could identify my box, all sudden it was gone and I was left scratching my head. Now my box sticks out like big goiter….

[Papa_lecki]

If you take a breath and consider the stickers on the mailboxes carefully, do you think the only law enforcement we have here (the local sheriff's office and deputies) have the time to take on mailbox crime with all that goes on here each and every day ? Can't even begin to calculate the theft, break-ins, traffic accidents, shop lifting, deed restrictions ignored, etc. they have to deal with daily.
What you don’t know, is the mailbox sticker police, is a subsidiary of the mattress tag police.

[Bealman]

Two nations divided by a common language.
As a Brit I love the different way we say garage.
But then again, my wife and I are from two different parts of the UK. You should hear the friendly banter we have about the way you say scone.
Happy to take the Brit gibes - we get worse from the Aussies.

When in Durham, couldn't understand King's English. If you can, more regards your way! Scots are the best! Gotta like their cows! Aussies, make fun of everyone, but they did give us "AC\DC" and "Bee Gees" (thank God that punk rock came along to wipe disco away!). Love driving on the left side of the road too!

[JMintzer]

It’s illegal

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[JMintzer]

I think that they are ugly!

Yeah, "Big Sticker" is making a killing on those!

Maybe if they used AED pads?

[JMintzer]

My parents taught me to respect other people's property. The mailboxes are some else's property, you do not have the right to deface that property. Using the justifications espoused in this thread, I guess it would be permissible for anyone to put their favorite whimsical or funny sticker on your house or car, right? Apparently, entitlement trumps good manners and proper morals.

Yes... Your house and your car are most definitely the same thing as a postal station with a few hundred doors...

[JMintzer]

Really ? Oh well, just like it's "illegal" to rent out houses for a night or a weekend on AB&B, not have to pay any taxes of any kind for running a motel ? Or like it's illegal to run a golf cart over 19 miles an hour ? Or like there is a "limit" as to how long a "guest" can stay in your home before that "guest" exceeds the legal "rules", just on and on, NOT saying rules are not important to a society, just saying "pick the hill you want to die on" is all, mail boxes probably not the most important consideration contributing to the deterioration of our community ! Just one opinion among many ! If you take a breath and consider the stickers on the mailboxes carefully, do you think the only law enforcement we have here (the local sheriff's office and deputies) have the time to take on mailbox crime with all that goes on here each and every day ? Can't even begin to calculate the theft, break-ins, traffic accidents, shop lifting, deed restrictions ignored, etc. they have to deal with daily.

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[JMintzer]

Reread my post, I didn't say anything about people putting stickers on THEIR personal property car, I said the justifications used this thread make it seem to be acceptable to put stickers on another person's house or car.
Just because it is a pigeon hole mailbox doesn't change the fact that it is someone's property. Why is that such a hard concept to understand?

Re-read his post...

Especially the part that says: "To me, putting an NHL team sticker on a pigeon hole mailbox that is NOT in a federal post office, is not really akin to spray painting a statue in the courthouse or spray painting offensive words on public sidewalks..."

[JMintzer]

Ever hear about the Broken Glass theory?

Reat the article: Using the broken windows theory to tackle antisocial behaviour | Housing Network | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/housing-network/2013/aug/06/antisocial-behaviour-broken-window-theory)

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

It starts with Mail Box Stickers...

Then you have human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... MASS HYSTERIA!

Dr. Peter Venkman knows of these things...

[Santiagogirl]

The stickers make finding the correct box so much easier, even if some find them tacky. I have no desire to watch a visually impaired neighbor looking like Indiana Jones trying to navigate the Temple of Doom just to retrieve a handful of junk mail.

[ThirdOfFive]

There is a lot of history, and cricket and rugby hasn't helped.
Next time you meet an Aussie, ask to see their shackle marks! :boxing2:
Thx.

[ThirdOfFive]

When in Durham, couldn't understand King's English. If you can, more regards your way! Scots are the best! Gotta like their cows! Aussies, make fun of everyone, but they did give us "AC\DC" and "Bee Gees" (thank God that punk rock came along to wipe disco away!). Love driving on the left side of the road too!
Must be a LOT of Brits in TV, then...on the MMPs anyway...

[MURALO]

I personally think all of these different stickers are tacky. Makes the place look like a ghetto.

Have you ever been in a ghetto? I think not!

[dewilson58]

Have you ever been in a ghetto? I think not!

Nice Zinger for #3.

chilout

[PurePeach]

For me the sticker is essential. I am sight impaired and cannot see the numbers, but I do know the vicinity of my box and I recognize my sticker..

They also help those with memory problems, too, As memory diminish, they remember their sticker.

[asianthree]

Have you ever been in a ghetto? I think not!

Yep have driven through, visited shelters, and gone to graffiti art in the ghetto. Tags have come a long ways from just using a can of spray paint with zero talent

[RosemaryS]

I just joined TOTV so someone probably already mentioned this.........it is against the law to deface government property, which the mailboxes are. However, it appears that those in control of The Villages mailboxes don't enforce this law. Personally, having a sticker on our mailbox makes it much easier to find quickly. We Villagers are WAY too busy to spend an extra minute looking for the right box!! LOL

[LeRoySmith]

Next time I'm bored I'm going to go to the postal station and move a bunch of stickers to the right or left 1 box and sit back and watch.

[PJ_Smiley]

I do not have a sticker on my mailbox and I never will. I think stickers are tacky.

Boy, I'm glad the owner put a sticker on the mailbox next to me. Makes my mailbox easier to find!

[retiredguy123]

I do not have a sticker on my mailbox and I never will. I think stickers are tacky.

Boy, I'm glad the owner put a sticker on the mailbox next to me. Makes my mailbox easier to find!
They are supposed to be tacky. That is why they stick to the mailbox.

[retiredguy123]

I do not have a sticker on my mailbox and I never will. I think stickers are tacky.

Boy, I'm glad the owner put a sticker on the mailbox next to me. Makes my mailbox easier to find!
I also use my neighbor's sticker to locate my mailbox. It's the same reason I didn't buy any palm trees. I can look at my neighbor's trees any time I want.

[Bealman]

Must be a LOT of Brits in TV, then...on the MMPs anyway...

Not sure how many Brits are in TV, but have traveled the world so have had the opportunity to drive on the left. I did almost get hit by someone thinking they were in opposite world while on the MMP though. More than likely an ID10T drunk leaving Sawgrass.

[asianthree]

Next time I'm bored I'm going to go to the postal station and move a bunch of stickers to the right or left 1 box and sit back and watch.

Best post this thread. At my parents mailboxes someone late at night plastered political stickers on mailboxes.

Not sure if they were trying to give a hint it looked bad, or wanted someone to rethink how to vote. Really angry folks at mail pickup next morning, plus too forever to remove

[JoMar]

It's just old fart graffiti. Too me it's just trashy

Glad you feel that way, that means no lawn ornaments in your yard or anything else that goes against the deed restrictions. Hope you can share that with your neighbors.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Well if you see a sticker with a picture of an upside down colander with strands of spaghetti slithering out of it, and underneath it says "WWHNAD?" - it's probably my mailbox. I'm a Pastafarian, and that jumble of letters means "What would His Noodly Appendage Do?"

R'amen.

[ashiecat1954]

When stickers are removed it takes the paint finish off the mailbox. Some mail stations stickers have been completely removed and had to be repaired and painted. Looks awful.

In the new areas stickers are not allowed

Really? Because I live in a newer area (Newell) and I have stickers (along with a bunch of other people) and no one has said anything.

[BubblesandPat]

Best post this thread. At my parents mailboxes someone late at night plastered political stickers on mailboxes.

Not sure if they were trying to give a hint it looked bad, or wanted someone to rethink how to vote. Really angry folks at mail pickup next morning, plus too forever to remove

It's been really fun reading!

[Topspinmo]

First amendment to the Constitution? Who decided mailbox stickers cannot be political or say what you believe.

Who would care??? Sorry I won’t answer that due to in my identity my leaning one way or the other.

[Stu from NYC]

Who would care??? Sorry I won’t answer that due to in my identity my leaning one way or the other.

In your leaning do not fall down, hard at our age to get back up

[Pairadocs]

Welcum too TOTV. Yu will fit rite in!

:1rotfl::1rotfl: Yep fit right in with those who play no golf, don't take any lessons, don't swim, stay out of the sun, don't play pickle-ball or shuffle board, don't volunteer at their favorite charity, dance, bike, fish, or...... just people with nothing pressing to do but study the postal station pigeon hole boxes, there's a hobby for everyone here, that's the great part of a senior community...LOL ! From a different era, but when you have time on your hands, read the great James Michener's Recessional about Florida retirement living. Quite a departure from his great novels like Texas, Mexico, Hawaii, Space, etc. etc. etc.

[Pairadocs]

What you don’t know, is the mailbox sticker police, is a subsidiary of the mattress tag police.

LOL.... is that a division of the "DO NOT REMOVE THIS TAG" pillow police too,