I love my new mailbox!! I had already had someone pour concrete and put a wooden post in the ground, so sliding the new metal post over was easy. Drilling holes in the the metal mailbox was a first for me. I'm not sure why the holes can't be pre-drilled for the address placards. I learned that an easier touch gives the bit room to move and eventually got through.

One of the holes that WAS pre-drilled in the post was not quite the right size. I had to try various screws and really work until one made it through. This was stressful but came together. 

It's a beautiful mailbox, and I absolutely love it!