When you request archived data from your account page, eBay will generate your buying, selling, or communications history report within 7 days of your request. They'll send you an email when the report is ready to download.
From your avatar on the eBay home page, at the top left, use the drop down to open your Account Settings and select "Request your eBay data".
Account - Private Data
From your account settings, select "Request your eBay data".
Click "Create new report" and set the date range on your request.
To avoid an overly large download, just select the specific data that you currently need (or would like to have), in your case, your eBay messages within your Communications Report.
eBay will have the download ready in seven days and will notify you by email.
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When you request archived data from your account page, eBay will generate your buying, selling, or communications history report within 7 days of your request. They'll send you an email when the report is ready to download.
From your avatar on the eBay home page, at the top left, use the drop down to open your Account Settings and select "Request your eBay data".