Some of the characteristics of the mailbox service (such as fixed capacity, fixed time, premium locations and variable demand among others) make it an ideal setting to implement differential pricing. Ideally, each location of mailbox service would be priced according to the demand in the area. For example, in big cities with a lot of office building, mailbox service maybe catered to corporate and businessman with higher price, bigger size, longer rental compared to small cities location that consist of small businesses.
1. USPS (United States Postal Service) PO Box
It offers Post Office Box service to customers who value privacy, security, and flexibility. The PO box comes in five different sizes and the rental price varies depend on the location (see Ithaca vs. New York City Table). Customers can rent the PO Box for six months or twelve months, and they can also put their name in the wait-list if a desired size in desired location is not available.
| Post Office - ITHACA 757 WARREN RD, | Phone: (607) 266-0570 | ||
| Size | 6 months | 12 months | Availability |
| 1 (3 IN X 5.5 IN) | $29.00 | $58.00 | Yes |
| 2 (5 IN X 5.5 IN) | $47.00 | $94.00 | Yes |
| 3 (11 IN X 5.5 IN) | $85.00 | $170.00 | Yes |
| 4 (11 IN X 11 IN) | $153.00 | $306.00 | Yes |
| 5 (22.5 IN X 12 IN) | $255.00 | $510.00 | Yes |
| Post Office - RADIO CITY STATION322 W 52ND ST, | Phone: (212) 265-3672 | ||
| Size | 6 months | 12 months | Availability |
| 1 (3 IN X 5.5 IN) | $36.00 | $72.00 | Yes |
| 2 (5 IN X 5.5 IN) | $56.00 | $112.00 | No (Wait-list Me) |
| 3 (11 IN X 5.5 IN) | $95.00 | $190.00 | Yes |
| 4 (11 IN X 11 IN) | $187.00 | $374.00 | No (Wait-list Me) |
| 5 (22.5 IN X 12 IN) | $333.00 | $666.00 | No (Wait-list Me) |
2. The UPS Store Mailbox
Using the UPS Mailbox customer can get a real street address, not a P.O. Box number. The UPS mailbox concept is similar to PO Box service as customers can choose from different size of mailboxes. The prices also vary based on the size, location, length of rental. Price is not listed on the website. Customers can contact the UPS neighborhood location for more details on the price and minimum length of an agreement.
3. Singapore PO Box
In Singapore, PO Box service is not yet categorized into different size.
GROUP (based on branch location) | ANNUAL RENTAL FEE | |
| CORPORATE | INDIVIDUAL | |
A | $214.00 | $160.50 |
B | $160.50 | $107.00 |
4. Secure Mini Storage
The Secure Mini Storage is a family run business located in Palmdale, California. It offers PO. Box rentals as well as storage units.
PO BOX Sizes | W x H x D | Monthly Rentals |
--Small | --3 ½" x 5"x 15" | --$12 |
--Medium | --5 ½" x 6"x 15" | --$15 |
--Large | --11 " x 6"x 15" | --$25 |
Key Deposit: $5 All sizes approximate. Rates subject to change without notice. | ||
Very interesting, Sophia. What's also interesting here in Singapore, is that the post office charges for forwarding mail. If you move and want your mail sent to you, there's a pretty hefty charge!
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