How long does eBay shipping take?

eBay shipping times vary widely depending on the seller’s location, the shipping method, and whether the order is domestic or international. In general, these are the typical delivery windows:

1. Domestic shipping (within the same country)

• Standard shipping: 3–7 business days

• Expedited shipping: 2–4 business days

• Overnight/express: 1–2 business days
  Actual times depend on the carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx, Royal Mail, etc.).

2. International shipping
International delivery takes longer and can vary significantly:

• Standard international: 7–21 business days

• Economy international: 15–45 days

• Express international: 3–7 business days

Delays may occur due to customs inspections, airline capacity, or regional postal backlogs.

3. eBay Global Shipping Program (GSP)
GSP orders usually take:

• Seller → GSP hub: 2–5 days

• GSP hub → destination country: 5–12 days
  Total: 7–17 days on average.

4. Items shipped from China or Asia
If the seller ships directly (not via GSP), delivery may take 2–6 weeks, especially for economy services.

Additional factors affecting delivery time:

• Weather disruptions

• Postal strikes or regional delays

• Peak shopping seasons (Black Friday, Christmas)

• Customs clearance times

Overall, most eBay orders arrive within 3–10 days domestically, and 2–4 weeks internationally, depending on the shipping option.