Our old mailbox was hit by a car or van and the door no longer closed properly and kept falling to the ground. So, we purchased this mailbox with a post and the number of our house as well which is attached for ease in finding us.  I had to hire a handyman to install it which almost doubled the price but it is a great improvement and enhances the look of the overall view of the entrance to our house. One caution: the mailbox itself is not as wide as our old one so packages or large pieces will not fit. It looks great so I recommend it.