[gnicholas]

Eh, from my perspective as a buyer it's still a decent place to look for customized or handmade items. I have many treasured items that were purchased on Etsy, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy items like these again. For example, I bought hand-turned knurled wood pens and razor handles (as gifts for myself and my groomsmen), with wood chosen based on my color preference. The seller is still on the platform, and I'd happily buy gifts from him again. I also have several carved/engraved wood items from other sellers.

Is there tons of non-customized stuff that's drop-shipped from somewhere else? Yes. But you can ignore if what you want is the old-school Etsy stuff. I'm sure some sellers have bailed as they've been edged out by big sellers. But for me, it's still a useful platform that I enjoy using.