PostalAnnex+

I’ve been renting a mailbox for at least 10 years. I get my packages sent here to avoid dealing with delivery signatures when you’re not home.
If I’m looking for a particular item to arrive, David is happy to check over the phone and/​or call me directly when it arrives.
Every so often I consider getting a mailbox slightly closer to my home but I keep coming back to David and Sarah because of the great service.

This is a review of PostalAnnex+ at 553 North Pacific Cost Highway.
When our old mailbox place closed down after 14 years, they sold their customer base to PostalAnnex+ and had all the mail forwarded there. Although PostalAnnex+‘s rates were 50% more than I had been paying, I went along with it because it was easier.
Over the first few weeks my wife and I had received 6 small packages, toys we had bought on eBay and Amazon. PostalAnnex+ then told me I was not allowed to get more than 4 packages per month. However, they said if I paid DOUBLE for a «business» mailbox, they would let me get more than 4 boxes — but they wouldn’t say how many more, they were very slippery about it.
When I told them that would not work for me, the fake friendly smiles quickly evaporated to reveal a nasty streak. I was stunned by the personality change, and concerned that they would withhold mail or find other ways to gouge me, so I stopped using their mailbox and rented a new one nearby, much cheaper and I can receive as many packages as I need to.

David and Sarah are very helpful and accommodating! we have had our mailbox here over 20 years and would only change if we moved away very far. Progressively, they have added many useful services like Notary service, Uhaul services etc., lastly, I know my mail is SAFE!

Seriously they best place to handle all of my postal needs. David and his wife are very kind and do there absolute best to get you what you need when you need it. They go above and beyond for their customers. Whether you need to make copy’s, rent a UHAUL, or simply mail something out; this is the place to do it. Thanks for your continued help and support!

I’ve had a mailbox here for more than 15 years. Always smiling faces greeting me each and every time I come in the shop.
When we rented a UHaul truck from them, they were courteous and efficient. I actually took the extra 30 seconds to check the mileage, the moving blankets, and the other equipment in the back. This is the same way I check EVERY time I rent equipment from ANYBODY.
They provide great and complete services at a reasonable rate. Of course it will cost slightly more than if I stood in line at the Post Office and dealt with a brain-​dead clerk sitting behind two inches of bomb-​proof glass to send a small package that I would have to pass through an airlock. I’m willing to pay a little more to support local businesses and great people while feeling like I’m safe in their store.

David tries hard at giving good service to your mailbox. Friendly staff.

Shipping rates are padded $ 5 – 10 more than UPS or FEDEX, but they insist that their rates are the same and they are not. rip off !!!

Do not use the Uhaul service!!!
I reserved a truck and an appliance dolly. I was contacted twice to verify I was coming but was told I could not take the dolly. They said it was not Uhaul but their own.
They offered not help or apology when I asked how I was supposed to get the refrigerator out at the drop off 250 miles away.
When asked what I should do, I was told complain to Uhaul (which I did)
Uhaul was awesome. They found a dealer along the route where I could pick up a dolly along the route and even reimbursed me for the day rate the first place charged me to use the dolly for one hour.
They also shorted me one moving pad (they charge $ 5 each for missing ones at the drop off).
Avoid this place at all cost. Go to a real Uhaul dealer, they are great. This place is not honest or helpful.
Uhaul is great but the Redondo Postal Annex should be avoided. There are two real Uhaul sites not far away, use them.

I just came to this horrible place with a friend so she could drop off a U-​Haul. I have done this many times. Standard operating procedure dictates that they 1. walk around the truck to check for damage, 2. Check the mileage and gas, 3. Make sure you are returning any accessory that you may have rented.
To start this horrible experience the woman who owned the place had the stiffest body language I have ever seen. Then she proceeded to march out to the truck in a very aggressive manner. She opened the back and miscounted the 6 blankets we rented. When we corrected her she barked YOU DIDN’T FOLD THEM RIGHT! BRING THEM IN THE STORE. My friend brought them in to the sore and set them down. The owner yelled «YOU FOLD THEM AGAIN! When I chirped in «Excuse me you are speaking to adults.» My friend called U-​Haul corporate while this nonsense was going on. The owner continued to march around and bark orders in a very aggressive manner. She was taking pictures of the «poorly folded blankets». This whole experience degenerated in to a screaming vs logical counterpoint argument that was not winnable. The psycho owner lady calmed down and started changing her demands. At the end of the day we walked out without any extra charges and a huge headache. Only because we stuck up for ourselves.
Don’t do business with these unprofessional idiots for any reason.
This is not a vindictive review read my other reviews and tips. I only give 1 star reviews to real ripoffs, scams and absurd businesses. This is one.
This review only sums up the cliff notes of this terrable experiance.

DO NOT EVER USE THIS PLACE! It is horrible at BEST! Their fees are outrageous and once you rent a PO box from there they will hold you hostage!!! Even though I moved 30 miles away they would not forward my mail unless i paid $ 51.00 a month for a box rental and $ 5.00 + $ 15.00 priority mail service EVERY WEEK for them to forward my mail to my new PO Box!!! after 5 months I DEMANDED that I NO LONGER wanted the PO box!!! The owner stated I will refund your $ 51.00 for next months rental fee (bc they would charge my credit card without asking) and return all your mail to the senders. I said that was fine. PS– I never got my «$ 51.00 Refund»

I went there tonight to send a fax and get some forms notarized. They were very efficient + friendly. And they can send USPS, which is great considering the lines at the Redondo Post office lately!

My sis rented a uhaul from there, and all we drove was about 30 miles… MAX. Anyways they ended up charging her for 150 miles @ 30 cents a mile! When we complained the lady was like well you should’ve checked the mileage (which we were suppose 2 do when we got into the uhaul but forgot) mind you, at actual uhaul places, they walk you to the uhaul, inspect, and check the miles with you, they don’t just hand you a key a say lata… so yea i tried to go in there to get my sis’ money back and the husband n wife who owned the place just kept sayin I was wrong and the lady kept going «oh my god». I kept telling her it’s impossible. we drove to compton and back, 12 miles 1 way, and I live literally a block from the postal annex so what gives. I also told her we only had to put $ 5 in the gas to keep it at the full mark, but she kept yellin at me sayin I was wrong. Eventually, she just asked me to leave. Lesson learned. Always check the mileage. She said I was lying, but they were clearly lying. «You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time» — Abraham Lincoln
Don’t ever use these people

God BLESS this place!!!
I made the mistake of thinking I could run a quick errand on a Saturday morning. All I had to do was swing by the post office and return a package to a vendor. Since for some retarded reason the Hermosa Beach Post Office thinks it’s «too cool» to be open on Saturdays I had to go to the Redondo Beach post office (no biggie they’re both within walking distance of my house) However the lines at the RB post office are always so long and this particular Saturday the line extended all the way outside!!! Why don’t you procrastinators do your Holiday shopping and shipping earlier for Pete’s sake?
Soooooooooooo I proceeded to this postal annex that’s RIGHT across the street. I walked right in and right up to the counter where the cutest husband and wife tended to my needs. They printed out my label, taped my box shut, processed my payment and I was off! PEEEERRRFECT!!! LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I was the only person in there! I probably paid a bit more but you know what, if I hadn’t ditched the post office I’d still be in line right now (and I’m writing this review 3 days later!!!)
FYI– They are open until 6pm, if you don’t have cash and need to use your card he has a $ 5 minimum. I found myself in this predicament a few times and when I find myself scowering around for a pen or envelopes the owner politley suggests I buy a book of stamps instead and I love him for that! Everyone needs stamps!!!
ALSO…You can rent a po box or a U-​haul truck here and purchase boxes too! LOVE THIS PLACE!!! True one stop shop!