"Why would anyone rent a mailbox here instead of a P.O. Box at the post office?"
"Who rents mailboxes?" "Top 10 reasons people rent private mailboxes."
2. You want to keep your roommates or family from going through your mail. Having a separate mailing address can keep your personal business away from prying eyes.
4. You have a home-bases business, but would rather not give out your home address to complete strangers. You can't be too careful. Your family's safety is most important.
5. You like the security of a P.O. Box, but UPS & FedEx are not allowed to deliver to P.O Boxes. Mailbox stores allow UPS and FedEx to deliver to a private mailbox.
10. You travel often and need your mail forwarded to wherever you are. RV'ers and road warriors can benefit from using a private mailbox. Mailbox stores can forward mail and packages at your convenience to any destination.