Abstract: The retriever comprises a hinged, foldable mailbox containing arm which is positioned in a vertical, folded upright position medially between the user's home and the position on a highway at which the mail delivery vehicle will stop. In the folded, upright position, the arm is locked. A release cord extends to the mail delivery position. A second release cord extends to the house. The locking mechanism may be released by tugging on one of the release cords at which time the arm will assume a horizontal extended position in the direction of the release cord. In this manner, the mailbox may selectively be positioned at the road or at the highway as desired. A return mechanism is also provided for returning the arm to its vertical, folded position.