How To Take Possession Of A Monster Box Of Silver?

No math involved.

5.5>4.5, 11>8.5, and even if the box is only a foot deep, it's open on the back, so a 15" monster box would just stick out 3"

I didn't read through all of the comments so this may be a repeat, but if you buy from APMEX (yes it's a slight premium and expensive shipping) they guarantee their delivery. So the postman can't steal it. I had a similar worry. Also it can't be left at the door, you must sign for it. If you choose not to have it signed for, then you are responsible for it.

I regularly get orders from APMEX and the mail man never gets me to sign, he just leaves the box. I did order a case of ammo once and when UPS delivered it he said jokingly to me " I guess someone bought up all that gold they are advertising on Tv?" I just said "Nope, it's all lead" He just looked at me funny, got my signature, smiled and left.

Never having used a P.O. box before, I had no idea how deep they are. I guess I was picturing something like 6-8 inches deep, which would leave a 30+ pound box of silver dangling precipitously over the edge. I also didn't even realize they were open in the back, actually. If they are as deep as you say and open in the back, however, I see your point.

I agree. I purchased from APMEX multiple times, and they are right ontop of secure delivery. If FedEX did not find somebody to sign for the delivery, I would get an email from both FedEx and APMEX the same day notifying me to the failed delivery attempt.

I don't she's paranoid at all. I read of situations like that of home invasions for theft of PMs. I don't like all the 'extra' people (postman, UPS, bank, neighbors seeing deliveries) knowing or possibly knowing of valuables I may have either. They may not do anything but could tell others that might. Can't trust anyone anymore. Look now Tide is a hot shoplifting commodity!

Yes but you never know plus they could figure out contents or make a good guess and look up information for the owner. I know real paranoid but there are many inside thefts and numbers or them are rising

Totally agreed w/ biggfredd.

Barry, if you are not comfortable w/ the way your mailman handle your mail, just talk to him since he's in the neighborhood and you see him often. I am sure he consider his action as a favor to you so you get your stuffs sooner and don't have to go to the post office. My mailman carry my box up stair to my door, ring the door, if I was not there, then he go down stair and put the pink paper in the box then the next day I have to go to the PO and pick it up. The PO close at 5pm and most of the time I don't get home until after 5pm .... so, I am really appreciate the effort of my mailman... they are working hard and would not risk loosing the job (especially in this economy). I am pretty sure he will follow the protocol if that's the way you want it.

OR you can just tell him, whenever there's a package deliver to you, just leave the pink paper in your box and you'll pick it up the next day. Which mean he doesn't have to carry the box around - I believe there's away you can request that w/ your local PO too.

OR you can tell your seller to send the package via FedEx / UPS but not USPS. You may have to do a special request and/or paying extra though.