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If you are starting up a new home-based business, it is always more professional utilizing a P.O. Box instead of your actual street address (especially if you live in an apartment). It is also safer without having worries of strangers just showing up on your doorstep.

An application and a monthly fee would be charged. I also recommend obtaining two keys–hide one and have a separate key ring from all other keys. I suggest you call around for the best price and location.

You need to show them proof that you live in the city (like a lease or a state ID) and fill out a form that they give you.

An advantage is that your mail is more secure. You can check it 24 hours. You dont have to check it every day, but it will still be organized, not spilling out of your box.

The reason I looked into it was because I was living at an address temporarily and didnt want my mail to continue going to the house after I left.

They are a good idea if you need them. Call around and make sure they are available because some places are full and require you to get on a waiting list.

That box number will be your post office mailing address, along with the city, state and zip code of that post office.

Benefits include no one but you (or anyone to whom you give your key) can get into your mail.

Detractions (negatives) are that you cannot just stroll to your mailbox to get your mail, unless you live close to your post office. For most of us, the post office is a least several minutes’ drive, which brings up not only inconvenience and the cost of gas, but the emissions and other environmental issues.

Mailman is driving by your place anyway, it’s better to just have your mail delivered to your home.

the only benefit i can think of is that whoever is sendin to the P.O address wont know your home address

the benefit is not having to give away your address to anyone.. u just give out a PO box number

It more secure than your house mailbox where people can steal your mail and ID.