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Wonderfully Weird Mailboxes

For Very Special Deliveries

— November 1, 2008 — Art & Design
If you wish to post a letter to Australia in time for Christmas, a badly written sign in my post office informs me I am already too late. Every cloud has a silver lining and that less-than-brilliant news led me to this awesome collection of mail boxes anyone would be delighted to have gracing their front lawn.

These come from a website that contains ONLY ugly mailboxes, so good work, uglymailbox.com.

They say that a mailbox speaks volumes about who you are, in which case I am running scared from these home owners especially the mail box that clearly belongs to a member of the New World Order.

Of course, this is total speculation, but not one to hold back I'd say the 'blue lady' home owner is into latex, the 'mail chain' owner visits dungeons, and not for history lessons. I am also totally convinced the tug boat owner has a white beard and looks like Captain Birdseye.

The good (orchid), the bad (take your pick), the ugly (ditto) and the insane (all of them) are all featured.
Trend Themes
1. Unique Mailbox Designs - There is an opportunity for designers to create unique and unconventional mailbox designs that reflect the personality and interests of homeowners.
2. Personalized Mailbox Accessories - The market for personalized accessories for mailboxes, such as decals or custom designs, could cater to homeowners looking to add a personal touch to their mailbox.
3. Smart Mailbox Technology - Developing smart mailbox technology that offers features like package tracking, notifications, and enhanced security could revolutionize the traditional mailbox.
Industry Implications
1. Design - The design industry can explore opportunities to create unique and customized mailbox designs that appeal to homeowners' preferences.
2. E-commerce - The e-commerce industry can tap into the market for personalized mailbox accessories by offering a wide range of customization options for homeowners.
3. Smart Home Technology - The smart home technology industry can develop innovative mailbox solutions that integrate with existing smart home systems and offer advanced features for homeowners.
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