Waiting For Your Item To Arrive From Ebay...how Long Is Long Enough?

If you do receive your item, I would say that negative feedback is out of line. There is a specific star rating for delivery time and toy should give fewer stars for that.
If they are nut communicating well, there I'd a stars rating for that as well.
That's my thoughts...

Do you have a tracking number from the seller? If there is a tracking number see WHERE the package is. It may be delayed in the postal system somewhere.

If there is no tracking number then see what the Seller's stated handling time is. If he is outside of his stated handling time then you have every right to complain and to leave appropriate feedback.

Be aware of the time limits for filing a dispute for items not received. The burden of proof lies with the Seller to see that you receive your item or to issue you a refund if he can't deliver.

Go to the help pages on ebay and look for "I haven't received my item" for more answers. Good luck!

I would say after the window listed for the estimated delivery has passed. Be aware though that this could mean up to six weeks after purchase if from an overseas seller that's inexperienced. Believe it or not, I'm waiting for an item now for a seller from Albania that now has a NEGATIVE total feedback score that I purchased back on April 29 and the estimated delivery window isn't until June 8. It was a 1908 Barber quarter in VF condition that I purchased for $13.50 including shipping. The seller apparently shipped it on May 2nd but without any tracking information. I'm going to message the seller warning that the coin hasn't yet arrive and tell him to include tracking information for next time. At least ebay has good buyer protection and it wasn't a lot of money, so hopefully the coin will turn up.

I have said it before and will repeat myself:

ebay already has a simple and easy to use process in place called the resolution center. You can literally click on the item purchased, select "more actions" and select "i didnt receive it". Follow the steps and let ebay handle the rest.

As far as timing is concerned. It will tell you what at date you are allowed to file a dispute through their system. Just go by that date every time. You paid and did your part. What more is there to say? You should not have to ask for updates or wait any unreasonable amount of time. If the seller is playing games, file a dispute though ebay's system and be done with it.