High shipping volumes are causing some delays. Please allow extra time after the expected delivery date before contacting the seller to let them know that your item hasn't arrived yet.
Are you a seller looking to respond to an item not received case? Read our article on responding to an item not received case
If your item hasn't arrived, you're protected by the eBay Money Back Guarantee and can ask the seller for a refund. Some sellers may also be able to send you out a replacement item, if they have one.
Check your item's delivery information
If your item hasn't arrived yet it may still be in transit, so the first thing to do is to check the delivery information. You can find your order's delivery information in your Purchase history - opens in new window or tab. You'll be able see the item's expected delivery date, and the address it's being shipped to.
What to do if your item is being delivered to the wrong address
If the shipping address you provided during checkout is incorrect, select Contact the seller on the order's delivery information page and see if they'll cancel the order. They can then relist the item for you to repurchase with the correct address.
If the seller has already shipped the item, they won't be able to change the shipping address. If possible, we recommend trying to collect your package from the original address.
Tip
If your item is showing as delivered, or the estimated delivery date has passed, check with a neighbor in case you weren't home when the package arrived and they took delivery of it for you.
Let the seller know your item hasn't arrived
If the estimated delivery date for your item has passed, and you still haven't received your item, let the seller know. You have 30 days from the estimated delivery date to inform the seller that you didn't receive your item.
Report an item that hasn't arrivedOnce you've told them there's a problem, the seller has 3 business days to provide a delivery update, offer a replacement, or give you a refund.
You can also report an item that hasn't arrived through My eBay - see the instructions below to find out how:
Once you've let the seller know, you can check on the status of your request at any time.
Get your refund
If the seller offers to give you your money back, they have 2 business days to issue your refund. When they do, you'll receive an email letting you know.
Your refund will be sent to your original payment method and funds are usually available within 3-5 business days.
Check the status of your requestAsk eBay to step in and help
Most of the time, if your item hasn't arrived, the seller will resolve your issue for you. However, if after 3 business days the seller hasn't been able to resolve your problem, you can ask us to step in and help.
Learn more about asking eBay for help.
Canceling your case
If your item arrives, you can choose to cancel your case. Here's how to cancel a case:
- Go to your Purchase history - opens in new window or tab and find the item.
- Select See request details in the More actions dropdown menu.
- Select Close your request and choose your reason from the dropdown menu.
It's important to make sure you're certain you want to cancel a case, as you won't be able to re-open it once it's been closed.
Tip
If your item has arrived, and you want to return it for a refund, you'll need to cancel your item not received case and open a return request.