Mailboxes On Fifth

Had to send important mail for my inlaws (cringe). I was relieved with the way I was treated by nice people here and assured not to worry about the mail arriving. I was also offered a less expensive method of shipping. That is always nice.

Had to ship a substantial number of boxes cross country. George was so helpful! From lending me a dolly to helping me consolidate boxes to get the best shipping rate, he made what could have been an incredibly stressful process smooth. A great neighborhood establishment run by people who care and know what they’re doing.

how on earth this place has so many 5 star reviews is beyond me. I opened up the mailbox here because of that but my experience was really not good. First of all, they are cash only which is just annoying in this day and age. Secondly, I had a shipment delivered there. They did not call me when it arrived and when I called 5 days after it was delivered to inquire, they told me that I did NOT have a package. I then called the shipper to ask why my package had not been delivered and they told me it had 5 days earlier and they told me who signed for it and everything. I had paid for expedited shipping which was $ 30 so that I wouldn’t have to rush around before I left the country well I ended up rushing around the day before I left town anyway because they could not keep track of whether I had a package or not. Also they just informed me that they are doubling their rates starting feb. 1 — no thank you. This place is also isn’t very clean. I would recommend going elsewhere.

Easy and cheap way to get your mail securely. Dude that runs the shop is straight forward and polite. Won’t get items any other way.

I’ve been a customer of George’s on & off for like over 25 years! For various reasons like needing a mail box, package outbound & inbound, stamps, envelopes, whatever, George is there his prices are unbeatable!!!
I’ve been using the service since the shop was pretty new, over the years it’s not been remodeled, but the high level of quality of service and pricing is the best there is! As I’ve said being a customer for over 25years I’ve gotten to know that George is highly intelligent (pick a subject he can debate you.), a dry sense of humor, and most important in a business that you entrust your things to, honest, trustworthy, and compassionate.
If you have just one package to receive give George a call with your info, then he gets your package he will call you, then when you pick up he will say «I get to rob you of $ 2 whole dollars.»

Tired of your shit getting stolen? Tired of paying fees and spending the time to re-​route packages? Tired of just sitting around at home waiting for the buzzer to ring, so you can finally get yo’ shit?! Tired of watching screaming matches at your local post-​office while you wait just to pick something up? Tired of shipping to work and lugging it home through stone-​faced mobs on the subway? If you’re sick of NYC over-​complicating everything, score a point with Mailboxes on Fifth.
The «décor» is so basic and drab that I don’t even really think you can pinpoint a decade to which it first belonged. The old guy George is friendly and has one of those radio-​monotone voices and seems to have been there forever. His yappy dog, if it notices you, always seems surprised you’re there. And you’ll never really know if it’s in a good way or bad. So if you wanted some suspense and intrigue in an otherwise, incredibly routine, dull environment, ya got some.
Anyway, packages come in, you normally get a call, you pay two bucks, you grab it, and then you go home. Mailboxes on 5^th isn’t the end-​all equalizer but it will turn out to be one less complication in your already overcomplicated life.

Pro: Store owner is friendly, and knows what he is doing. for people don’t have a doorman, it is a good place to get your package delivery and pick up at your own Convenience. Charges $ 2 per package, which is cheaper than most place. You have 7 days to pick up your package before it is return to the sender.
Cons: unannounced/​unexpected closures for personal reason (in-​laws’ birthday, personal matters-​usually close on Sunday) good if you live in the neighborhood so you can swing by. Bad if you have to travel to get there and found it close for the day.

First off, with its dingy carpets, dated inventory, and cigarette smoke, this store will not impress the more delicate customers, but it provides a tremendous service and value. George knows shipping and can be relied upon to take care of your outgoing and incoming packages (you can have packes sent here if you don’t have a doorman). I wish this store were a little closer to my apartment so I could use it all the time, but I do go out of my way to come here.

So you don’t have a door man (join the club LOL). You can’t continue to get all of your packages delivered to your office because your crazy-​ass office manager will stab you with a letter opener.
What the hell are you going to do? You need to receive your
orders and cookies from your mom.
Head on over to Mailboxes On Fifth and give George your name, number, and you’re all set. He doesn’t even make you buy a mailbox. This is how it works. You mail your shit to Mailboxes on Fifth. George calls you when he receives a package for you (it’s like your own personal concierge). You go and pick it up. Pay $ 2. End of story.
The place smells like cigarette smoke and it has sketchy characters hanging out in the front, but honestly, I’ve had countless packages delivered here and George keeps them safe, and every transaction takes less than 2 minutes. No fuss, no muss.

George is my go to for all shipping needs. Always comes up with the fastest, most efficient, and cost effective way to get stuff from A to B. And he has all the supplies you could need to get it done – on hand and inexpensive.

I shipped a lot of pricy stuff never had a problem way earlier then usps

This place is the best. Sometimes, I go in and ask George if my package has come yet even though I know it hasn’t, just to play with the dog.

Convenience factor alone merits 5 stars, let alone you’re supporting a small business that’s been in the hood forever, unlike the frozen yogurt places that come and go every month. George is indeed the man.

Nice guy with good prices, very fair pricing for packaging different parts for shipment and very fair pricing on UPS. I live in LA but this would be my go to guy for shipping and packaging if I lived in Brooklyn full-​time.

I LOVE George! Seriously this place is a scene and one of the best things in Park Slope. Pure comedy… often the highlight of my day is paying George a visit. This place is gross and filled with second hand smoke and this makes it even more filled with character. George is honest and not at all service oriented!

Just one phrase:
«I get to rob you of a whole two dollars.»

George is the MAN! Period.
I’m in Brooklyn with the mission of tracking down some Sixpoint brews for myself and a couple friends to somehow get back to NC. After procuring the delicious beverages at BierKraft and the corner store, I knew I needed to either:
A) Pay $ 30 to check a bag stuffed with beer with my airline, which would probably leak and be a pain in the ass to carry around
B) Ship it
I chose to look into option B. Conveniently, across the street from BierKraft was Mailboxes On Fifth. I fully expected to walk in and have to pack everything myself and pay at least $ 50 for my troubles. Very wrong on both. I hand all the beer to the quirky character at the counter named George (who judging by the other reviews, has quite a name for himself). He asks for my address, goes away for a minute, and comes back asking for $ 33. ‘Just for the boxes’ I ask? Nope. All packing materials, him putting it all together, and shipping to NC. Ridiculous.
I left a very happy man, but then I started questioning how George was going to pack everything. Was he going to do a good job? Would he even ship it? Is he drinking my 3BEANS? Crap, to late now. I put it out of my head and hoped all would be fine. Low and behold, the package showed up today packaged wonderfully in a cooler no less (picture added). No leaks or breaks. I really can’t believe a place with customer service this good still exists, especially in NY (sorry I’m a southern boy and still have issues with the north ;)).

I walked in to mail a letter for my boss. A little boy was leaving with his mother, holding some stickers that the man behind the counter had given him, very happy. «Thank the nice man,» his mother said. When I got to the counter the man was looking down and said, «You haven’t had a cookie today, have you?» Delighted and a little bashful, I replied happily, «No, I haven’t!»
But…he was talking to his dog. I love life.
Five stars.
(Also, another time I came and didn’t have the money for the package pick up, and he said I could pay him next time. Five stars for kindness!)

Mailboxes on 5^th is the best! You feel right at home as soon as you walk in, you are always greeted by George and his Cute Puppies who Rome free all day
The Mailboxes are inexpensive compared to the Post office and and other mailbox services in the neighborhood.
Your packages are always kept safe by George, and he even offers other services such as Fax, and inexpensive shipping supplies.
The best part about coming to Mailboxes on 5^th is chatting with George.
Its always a pleasure to check my mail.

This man is a genius.
Attempting to have something delivered to you by the USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc., is a *nightmare* of epic proportions. If you miss the randomly scheduled delivery from one of the usual suspects, you’re screwed. There’s no nice way of putting it.
After a huge debacle over a package from American Eagle (which I *never* received by the way… they ended up issuing me a refund), I called up Mailboxes on Fifth and gave George my name and phone number. A few weeks later I had a couple of LSAT study books sent to him, and lo and behold, he called me the day they arrived (
has package tracking after all…) and I was in and out of there sans $ 2 in under 5 minutes on Saturday.
Beautiful. This might have been the easiest thing I’ve ever done whereas the usual suspects listed above make me want to jump off the tallest building available.