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A mailbox having stackable component parts for efficient transport and storage of the parts. The mailbox is sold as a kit of component parts for quick and easy assembly onto a standard 4×4 inch or 6×12 inch post. The mailbox may be fit with a decorative cover and detachable ornamental flag.

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1. A mailbox assembly including mailbox components, said components comprising: at least one substantially flat plastic base portion; at least one door; at least one elongated U-shaped housing sized to cover sides and top of said base portion; means to close said housing at an end opposit

1. A mailbox assembly including mailbox components, said components comprising: at least one substantially flat plastic base portion; at least one door; at least one elongated U-shaped housing sized to cover sides and top of said base portion; means to close said housing at an end opposite said at least one door; and a flag, said components having reusable formed means for connection which allows the components to be assembled and disassembled repeatedly. 2. The mailbox assembly according to claim 1 wherein said U-shaped housing is adapted to fit concentric to and substantially flush within a second, identical U-shaped housing to enable stacking for maximum use of storage and cargo space.3. The mailbox assembly according to claim 1 wherein said base portion is adapted to fit flat upon a second, identical base portion to enable stacking for maximum use of storage and cargo space.4. The mailbox assembly according to claim 1 wherein said base portion defines at least one slot for receiving an ornamental cover for said U-shaped housing.5. The mailbox assembly according to claim 1 wherein all components can be attached, detached and replaced without tools. 6. A method for storing and shipping a plurality of mailbox components comprising: stacking a plurality of plastic base portions in a first stack; stacking a plurality of plastic backing plates in a second stack; stacking a plurality of metal elongated housings in a fourth stack; stacking a plurality of plastic flags in a fifth stack.