eBay Return Policy
Editor-verified return-policy details for eBay — last verified Apr 17, 2026.
Standard return policy30 days left on a purchase made today
Policy at a glance
- Return window
- 30 days (eBay Money Back Guarantee)
- Window (days)
- 30 days
- Free returns
- Varies by seller
- Return shipping cost
- Varies widely
- Restocking fee
- Varies by seller (10-20%)
- Holiday extension
- Not specifically extended
- Non-returnable items
- Varies by seller — many private sellers don't accept returns; vehicles, real estate, classified ads
- Time-bomb items
- Seller-dependent short windows possible
- Category
- Marketplace
Frequently asked questions
What is eBay's return window?
30 days (eBay Money Back Guarantee)
Does eBay offer free returns?
Varies by seller
How much does eBay charge for return shipping?
Varies widely
Does eBay charge a restocking fee?
Varies by seller (10-20%)
Does eBay extend its return window for the holidays?
Not specifically extended
What items cannot be returned to eBay?
Varies by seller — many private sellers don't accept returns; vehicles, real estate, classified ads
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Return-policy data is sourced from eBay’s public customer-service pages and editor-verified by the Thrifle team. Policies can change at any time — always confirm on eBay’s official site before purchase.