As a retail environment I MUCH prefer this place in comparison to the Bullring. The space is much more stylish and upmarket. The surroundings are less in-your-face retail in comparison to the hustle and bustle in and around the Bullring, in the heart of the city.
*statistically - you are 99% less likely to get rammed by a buggy or trod on accidently by somoeone you swear you recognise off Jeremy Kyle.The type of consumer is very different and that's obviously a result of the type of stores the Mailbox offers. The Mailbox houses a couple of nice, little art galleries, a Nicky Clarke salon, Harvey Nics, All Saints and the Handmade Burger Co. to name but a few. This area feels much more 'business' and 'industrial' which is probably due to the upmarket office developments and luxury, city apartments (the Cube development is near to completion and looks sick!) next door to the Mailbox. The whole feel to the Mailbox is much more chillin', you can just take your time and browse or window shop rather than feel like you constantly have to struggle through a traffic jam of people. If you're ever around that area of Birmingham, I strongly recommend taking a walk through the Mailbox (and treat yourself at the Handmade Burger Co. you won't look back!)
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