Abstract: An improved mailing/shipping or storage box having convenient means for securing the lid to the box includes a container of plastic or a synthetic material of a similarly rigid construction, wherein the container includes a lid, wherein the lid includes one or more holes arranged such that the hole(s) in the container is aligned with the hole(s) in the lid, when in a closed position, and wherein one or more zip ties is inserted through the holes and zipped closed, such that the lid is secured to the container for mailing or shipping.