an improved mailing / shipping or storage box having convenient means for securing the lid to the box includes a container of plastic or a synthetic material of a similarly rigid construction , wherein the container includes a lid , wherein the lid includes one or more holes arranged such that the hole in the container is aligned with the hole in the lid , when in a closed position , and wherein one or more zip ties is inserted through the holes and zipped closed , such that the lid is secured to the container for mailing or shipping .