Drop Boxes & Postal Specialties

Package Drop Box Buying Considerations

The rapid progression of electronic commerce has the package drop box a product that prospective clients are looking for every day. Suppliers like Wisconsin based USA Building Supplies carry wide array of parcel drop boxes and package drops at different price points to meet clients varying needs. Although picking the proper package drop box may appear to be a rather simple process for industry representatives, the buying process for the buyer can be sometimes challenging. Therefore, below is some guidance to facilitate your purchase of a suitable parcel drop box for your application.

Size of Parcels Being Deposited

 It is important to ponder two basic things concerning the parcel size when buying a parcel drop box. First, the prospective client with or without the assistance of an industry representative wants to make sure the deposit drop box opening can accommodate their size requirements. Second, the prospective customer should review the size of the package delivery box collection access door to make sure it meets their requirements.

Location of Access Door on Parcel Delivery Box

The access retrieval door on most package drop boxes is located on the front of the unit which allows the unit to be installed against wall. However, this type of installation would not be possible if the access retrieval door was on the backside of the drop box. It should be noted that there are some parcel drop boxes available in the marketplace that offer the best of both worlds with dual retrieval access doors which allows for the ultimate in installation flexibility.

Where Will the Package Drop Box Be Installed?

 This is important factor in your buying decision for aforementioned access door location in terms of installation and weather conditions. Typically, most parcel drop boxes are warranted for outdoor use, however a buyer should confirm that detail before procuring a unit if he plans to use the drop box outside. In addition, another important consideration is the climate which should be thought about before making a final buying decision. If their area of the country has a lot of rain or snow the prospective customer should probably buy a package drop box that is elevated off the ground to help prevent packages or other from getting wet.

Consider the Locking Device if Security is Vital

 Many of the parcel drop boxes in the marketplace come outfitted with standard cam lock which offers a limited level of security. Some of the high quality package drop boxes come with a high security three point lock which will unquestionably frustrate the vast majority of unwanted visitors. It should also be noted that some package delivery boxes can be purchased with some type of combination lock as added option. Location of where the parcel drop is located often dictates the level of security necessary.

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