[Djean1981]

This is nothing. Wait until you have a missing package. Lol!!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by star20166@yahoo.com

Realtor should have solved that issue.

Realtor should have solved it.

[Glewellen]

Mail person is at Swallowtail between 1 & 3.

[Retiredsteve]

For the Villages (not true PO boxes) you can get duplicate keys at Ace Hardware. Easy peasy

[kendi]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Note that the Post Office issues 3 keys for every mailbox. In the past, The Villages would retain one of the 3 keys. However, they changed their process and they now provide every homeowner with all 3 keys. When you get a new lock from the Post Office they are supposed to give you 3 keys. They will not copy the keys and it is very difficult to get a key copied.

Actually it’s very easy to get them copied. We just went to Ace, quick and easy.

[Justputt]

Originally Posted by seecapecod

Eh- not exactly. You get what the previous homeowner turns over. First house MLS realtor 1 key, second house TV Agent 1 key.

At Settlement you should get everything due you BEFORE closing, signing, giving them a check, etc. Personally, I'd tell them closing doesn't happen until they have everything together to hand you! Just as you were told what you must have at closing, they too have deliverables. At the very least, have a Holdback at closing where you hold enough money to get their attention and motivation.

[christine J Toft]

Originally Posted by MrLonzo

That's right. Is there some connection between posting longevity and knowledge about how the mail works at TV? I've been visiting as a renter for 4 years and finally bought this past June. Should renters not be posting?

Of course you should be allowed to post. I feel some sarcasm in that person's post. Ignore them.

[golf4dns]

Have you checked the drawers and kitchen cabinets? The previous owner may have left them there or hanging somewhere. Maybe a reach but why not?

[jarodrig]

Originally Posted by Justputt

Personally, I'd tell them closing doesn't happen until they have everything together to hand you!

The original post/poster stated they have already closed.

Maybe you missed that …..

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by seecapecod

Eh- not exactly. You get what the previous homeowner turns over. First house MLS realtor 1 key, second house TV Agent 1 key.

Well you got had. They're supposed to turn over 3 unless it's an older house where TV kept a key. Is it worth holding up a closing, maybe. Our 3rd key ended up in the sales agent's purse, but we got it. It specifically stated 3 mailbox keys are to be turned over in the closing paperwork.

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

In older sections two are only required.

OP is in Monarch Grove. Old for South of 44, but not North of 466 old.

[jarodrig]

Originally Posted by MrLonzo

Are my expectations too high? And wondering if others have had problems like this?

We’re on our third home (first in 2005) and we did not experience ANY of the issues you described. Maybe we were lucky ?

And NO ! Your expectations are NOT too high !

Good luck !

BTW, did you use a sales rep from The Villages ? Or , was it one of the external realtors such as Remax , etc?

[Vermilion Villager]

Originally Posted by MrLonzo

That's right. Is there some connection between posting longevity and knowledge about how the mail works at TV? I've been visiting as a renter for 4 years and finally bought this past June. Should renters not be posting?

You did nothing wrong...B$#!(99L is mad his prune juice hadn't kicked in yet!!

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Retiredsteve

For the Villages (not true PO boxes) you can get duplicate keys at Ace Hardware. Easy peasy

Please clarify what type of key you are referring to. I pick up my mail at a free standing postal station in my neighborhood. The mailboxes are owned by the Federal Government, (not The Village) and they install the locks and issue the keys. My key has " U.S.P.S. DO NOT DUPLICATE" stamped on it. I have taken the key to ACE Hardware, Lowe's, Home Depot, and to a locksmith. None of them would copy the key. Amazon does not sell the key blank. As I understand it, official U.S. mail can only be deposited in a Federal mailbox.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by kendi

Actually it’s very easy to get them copied. We just went to Ace, quick and easy.

See Post No. 44