Is the box cardboard or metal, and it shows a lock on it is that a real lock?
1430718
The box is like a painted cardboard with individual boxed cars no lock is a graphic on cardboard. Has a really good variety.
1430719
The box is cardboard and the lock isn't real. The contents inside is the real treat. I wish the container was more than cardboard, but for the price it's hard to beat for what you get.
1430720
Cardboard box. It was a really cool gift for our salvation army angel last year along with with some other items.
2112144
the outside is all plastic. and the shipping box is exactly the same size as the safe so there is absolutely no packaging material around the safe inside the cardboard box. ours came badly dented in one corner where someone obviously dropped it. be prepared to send at least one back and make sure you are there to inspect the package when it arrives so you can just refuse delivery and save yourself a lot of hassles.
2198186
It's not plastic - It's metal - don't know what kind but it's very nice.The handsome wooden box is very well made.
728345
It appears to be a metal 'tab' - I thought I was having a problem with one of the wheel locks and called CS right away. They immediately sent me replacement locking wheels but, in the meantime, my husband solved what I thought was a problem, so have an extra set of locking wheels - GREAT CS. Believe me, I've tried a LOT of portable to stationary 'closets' and this product is, by far, superior to all of them - for the price range, of course. Hope this helps, let me know if you have other questions about the product. Have a great day, Suzan
716429
hi - I don't use a lock - this was bought as a storage for toys, so unfortunately I cannot answer your question. The box is awesome quality
2217109
It's a very heavy cardboard. I have two of them, one in the utility room and one in the kitchen. Both get a lot of workouts .. they are holding up just fine, still look like new.
1687660
Locks only keep honest people honest, just about any lock can be defeated. If type of lock is you main issue I would consider a much more expensive box, have seen them at more than 2 times the price of this mailbox.
63950
It's cardboard, but have had no problems with the backing. I'm a very satisfied customer.
2193297
the one I got was metal but I was replacing an old box if it had plastic I was going to use old hard ware from old box
356178
The box is cardboard. But it contains about 20 smaller plastic wrapped boxes where the blades are.
1717806
I had to walk out and check. It would not be easy. If you are going to lock a mailbox, you may as well spend the money and get a steal housing. Otherwise the lock will only keep out the honest people. Anything plastic will fall pray to a baseball bat, in which case, the lock is meaningless.
1101444
It is metal onto a metal post with high density plastic latch. It is fairly solid but not a high security lock.
2138111
I double checked since some of the responses conflict.... there is a small plastic loop on the box and lid that a small lock can be slipped through... but the plastic could probably be easily cut through, so don't plan on it being secure.
1696968
My box came (October 2013) with metal latch and flag but the flag attachment gizmo that lets it rotate and locks it in the vertical position was plastic.
1852511
The wooden lock is what you see. It only used if you want to keep you dog in or out...or, as in my case, my 6 year old locked my 4 year old in it.
1223161
the whole box is plastic with rattan look. Sturdy though. You can seat on top, just like the picture.
892005
It is metal. It opens up large and then folds over on itself and clicks shut. The little button on the side you see in the pic opens it. The closure is secure. I have had no issues with it. Hope that helps.