The mailbox is exactly as you see it. It is very hard (solid construction) and easy to attach. The only thing that perhaps should disturb the postman something is something sharp at least in our sample) edge of the lid. This I have even "disarmed" and then the mailbox is just perfect. You can if you look closer and see whether mail is in your mailbox (even if the openings are covered with frosted glass). In passing fast, but this is not to be recognized. The intervention in the mailbox (theft of mail) I would, if not described as impossible in normal letters to be very cumbersome. Super design good price. I am happy.