walls 2 c and 2 d so that when in the support position of fig2 mail deposited through the upper opening will be held thereon in this regard mail support plate 4 is preferably in compliance with united states post office postal service standards guides or regulations as to intended uses a v shaped thin metal nub 9 a rib or the like is attached to the underside of mail support plate 4 a lower support plate 5 is integral with and forms an extension of mailbox door 3 and thereby is also pivoted on pivot pin 20 at the same location as mailbox door 3 lower support plate 5 may have other shapes sizes and features than those shown although it is desirable and preferable to make lower support plate 5 with a similar thickness and strength as the metal plate of mailbox door 3 thus when mailbox door 3 is moved from the mostly closed position of fig4 to the open position of fig2 lower support plate 5 moves in the opposite direction that is from the lower position of fig4 to the raised position of fig2 lower support plate 5 includes a rim or free edge 12 which engages with nub 9 on mail support plate 4 when mailbox door 3 is in the open position of fig2 to hold lower support plate 5 in a horizontal raised position to receive mail thereon this provides the impression to the mail carrier.