Mail Boxes Etc.

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver muttered under his breath as he approached Mail Boxes Etc.: ‘I’ve seen every box here filled with packages… but today’s mail looks suspiciously empty.’ As he opened the door, a regular customer waved cheerfully from inside. ‘Morning!’ she called out brightly. The driver blinked, confused—until he realized her package had arrived via drone outside. He grumbled good-naturedly and muttered, “Next time I’ll know not to complain about an empty mailbox.”

2. A curious package arrived one day at Mail Boxes Etc., its label blank except for one word scribbled in childish handwriting: ‘Magic.’ Inside was nothing but an old envelope filled with crumpled paper and a single note: ‘Use three times before noon tomorrow.’ The next morning, a regular customer named Sarah walked in just after lunchtime. She looked puzzled when she saw the empty envelope on the counter. The manager shrugged and said, 'Must’ve been some magical prank!' Sarah laughed and shook her head, muttering, “Next time I’ll believe my own eyes.”

3. One afternoon, while customers were busy mailing packages, an announcement crackled over the intercom: ‘Attention please—your mailbox is now officially open for business hours from sunrise to sunset.’ A few days later, a regular customer asked the manager, 'Does that mean I can drop off my package anytime after dark?' The manager smiled and replied, 'Not exactly, sir. It just means you can pick up your mail any time.'

4. At dawn, a postal van pulled up outside Mail Boxes Etc., its engine sputtering like an old-timey steam train. The mailman shook his head and muttered something about 'another long day.' Suddenly, from around the corner came a small dog, barking furiously. The mailman froze, then slowly opened the door, revealing a pile of letters and packages so high they almost touched the ceiling. With a sigh, he said to no one in particular, ‘Another long day indeed.’