How long should a seller be given to ship and item out?

[kmac32]

I figure a week is appropriate unless there are extenuating circumstances. I have been selling many things on EBay in the last couple of months and have the luxury of a near by post office so I send frequently. Once it's sold, I want it out of my house so I do so quickly. Some sellers can make it to the post office once a week so there is some lee way. My pet peeve however is someone that snipes an item but they wait a week to pay. eBay police is no more than 4 days, so some people are abusing the system. I tend to pay quickly and expect the same from my buyers. I've always said if you can afford an item when you bid on it, then you probably shouldn't bid on an item. Guess it is what people have learned to do, but it is still not right.