Abstract: A mailbox system includes a mailbox assembly having a front opening door, the door being shiftable between a closed disposition and an open disposition, a mail depository being revealed by opening the door and an indistinguishable as a security feature secure mail storage assembly remotely located with respect to the mail depository and being in communication therewith, the mail storage assembly being lockable by an unobservable lock. A method of securing postal items in a mailbox system is further included.

Abstract: A mailbox comprises a first housing and a first hinged door, a spring loaded locking mechanism is attached to the first housing and the first door, a pivotable flap located within said first housing operably cooperates with the locking mechanism to enable or disable the locking mechanism under appropriate conditions as described herein. The flap may be coupled to an external mail present indicator to signal that mail has been delivered. The mailbox comprises a second housing located below said first housing. A second hinged door is attached to said second housing. The second hinged door cuts off access to both the first and second housings when said second door is closed. Additionally, closing of the second hinged door causes the first hinged door to close too. The mailbox is supported from a post painted the same color as the second housing to convey the visual perception that the first housing is supported upon an extension of the post.