Mail Boxes Etc.

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a regular noticed an odd whiff of freshly baked cookies wafting from inside Mail Boxes Etc. Every day after that, he’d wait for the scent to return before stopping in—only it never did. The smell seemed to come and go on its own, teasing everyone who passed by. Finally, one day a delivery driver mentioned casually that they had seen a small oven hidden behind some boxes. Curious customers gathered around, only to discover that the whole thing was a prank by the owner’s new intern—a lover of baking and practical jokes. Since then, whenever someone mentions those mysterious cookies, everyone just smiles and shakes their head with a laugh.

2. A regular customer once remarked, 'I thought I recognized that voice!' It turned out the friendly voice announcing package arrivals belonged to none other than the local children's choir director. Another amusing incident involved an elderly neighbor who insisted on greeting every delivery driver as ‘Mr. Postman.’ One day, a young female driver arrived, and our neighbor bowed deeply, saying, ‘At your service, ma’am!’ The whole place burst into laughter when she replied, ‘Thank you, Mr. Postman—you’re making my job so much easier today!’

3. While waiting for her package one day, a regular exclaimed, ‘Did anyone else just see that envelope talking?’ Everyone looked around but saw nothing unusual—until they realized she meant the sign above the counter, which had suddenly started winking at customers. A delivery driver overheard it and leaned in curiously. 'That’s not an envelope,' he whispered, pointing up. ‘It’s just our old friend Mr. Lightbulb, who likes to play tricks on us.’ The next day, everyone arrived early to catch him in action—and sure enough, there he was, blinking away like a little Christmas tree. The regulars now greet him warmly every morning, calling him ‘Mr. Mailbox’ with a smile.

4. While sorting through packages one afternoon, a delivery driver overheard a strange announcement over the intercom: ‘Attention, neighbors—your mailboxes are holding out on you! Come claim your free surprise inside.’ Curious, several neighbors rushed over, only to discover that each mailbox had hidden a small gift—a handwritten note reading, ‘Thanks for being such great customers!’ and a bag of freshly baked cookies. It turned out to be an elaborate prank by the friendly local baker who owned Mail Boxes Etc., aiming to brighten everyone’s day with some sweetness and cheer.