how far can you see your purchase on ebay

On eBay, you can view your purchase history for a certain period of time, depending on the type of account you have and the eBay policies in place. Here’s a general breakdown:

1. Completed listings: You can view your completed listings (including purchases) for the past 60 days in your eBay account. To do this:

   • Log in to your eBay account.
   • Click on "My eBay" at the top right corner of the page.
   • Select "Purchase history" from the dropdown menu.
   • You’ll see a list of your completed purchases from the past 60 days.

2. Order history: If you have an eBay account, you can view your order history for the past 3 years. To do this:

   • Log in to your eBay account.
   • Click on "My eBay" at the top right corner of the page.
   • Select "Purchase history" from the dropdown menu.
   • Click on "Order history" at the top of the page.
   • You’ll see a list of your orders from the past 3 years.

3. Archived orders: If you need to access older orders, you can archive them. Archived orders are stored for 3 years from the date of archiving. To archive an order:

   • Log in to your eBay account.
   • Click on "My eBay" at the top right corner of the page.
   • Select "Purchase history" from the dropdown menu.
   • Find the order you want to archive and click on the "Archive" button.

4. eBay’s data retention policy: According to eBay’s data retention policy, they retain transaction data (including purchase history) for 3 years from the date of the transaction. After 3 years, the data may be deleted or anonymized.

Please note that these timeframes may vary depending on your location, account type, and eBay’s policies. If you need to access older purchase history, you may want to contact eBay customer support for assistance.