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Frank Filz wrote in message ...
> In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, Chris Gray writes:
> > "Michel Magnan" <m_magnan@telusplanet.net> writes:
> >
> > > First, they are mailboxes, NOT safes!
> >
> > Safes!
> >
> > http://www.graysage.edmonton.ab.ca/cg/safe.jpg
>
> Just to jump in on this with a few thoughts:
>
> I would not call them safes for two reasons:
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> 1. that is a fairly recent use of the part, it is much older than the • wild
> west sets
>
> 2. how many safes have you ever seen that have a slot almost large • enough
> for a person to stick their hand into?
>
> I'd be strongly inclined to call them mailboxes because of the slot, which
> conveniently allows a 1x2 mail tile to be pushed through (of course it also
> allows a money tile or gold coins to be put through).
>
> Other things they could be called:
>
> - lockers
> - drop boxes (which includes mailboxes, but also think about your library • or
> video store after hours drop box)
> - refrigerators (though most refrigerators open from the side not the top)
> - washing machine
> - dishwasher
They also appeared in Classic Space as storage containers
of unspecified uses. (eg <set:6844>)
> You get the idea, they have lots of uses. I'd be curious as to what their
> first use actually was for.
Same here. I'm wondering if they first appeared in Town
specifically as a mailbox (my guess).
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John
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