Here’s what consumers have asked with answers from Etsy staff and previous consumers.
I think you should check out reviews before you decide to use this site.
Etsy support is useless... they are on the sellers side they take down negative reviews warning other buyers... it's a scam... they're global community initiative is a marketing ploy... I hope your get your item... I really do I stopped using them after 10 years as a buyer it took one bad event and never again.
If you go back to the seller's site at Esty.com you will see in the lower right hand corner of the seller's site a comment box you can communicate with the seller. Ask the seller! Also, be aware if the purchase was in November or December 2020, ALL shipping is slow due to the Christmas purchasing season.
Honestly, that depends on the seller. I have purchased one item from Etsy and received exactly what was pictures, in the exact time frame that was stated. If You are unsure, check the reviews for the store. People can only review an item after purchasing, so the reviews are usually a pretty good indication. And, if you are still unsure, you can message the seller and ask for a picture of the item different from the picture featured for a different angle, or ask for further details. If they deny you such, then it's probably best to stay away from the seller. Generally, reliable sellers Will have their shipping info included somewhere either on their page or the items page, letting you in on their schedule and preceduces. Most of the reviews above come from negative seller experience. Etsy itself is a host for the stores, so as long as you find a reliable seller, you should be ok.
Etsy can only promise that you will get your item. As far as shipping goes, that is up to the seller since some of (most of) the items on Etsy are made to ship, meaning, they're personalized items that sometimes take the seller a significant amount of time in order to be able to send. You can always contact the seller and ask what the status of your order is. Everyone I've bought from on Etsy has been more than happy to email/message me back within a maximum of a day!