Etsy's Handmade Blog
A Fond Farewell

Last week Chris and Haim announced to us that they're moving on from Etsy. They'll be at Etsy through the end of this month, sharing their knowledge of Etsy's systems, network architecture, and all things technical.

We owe so much to these two guys. They have given their lives to Etsy, all the way down to their sleep cycles. It's been an amazing three years: the team led by Chris, Haim, Jared and Rob built Etsy from an idea in Brooklyn to a global handmade marketplace.

We were immensely fortunate to have had Chris and Haim present at the creation, leading the company's technical efforts through Etsy's first three years. Please join us here at Etsy in wishing them many more successes.

Below is a personal note from Chris and Haim to the Etsy community.

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Friends,

The last three years have undoubtedly been the longest and most eventful of our lives. We'd like to thank each and every one of you for enabling us to build Etsy into what it is today. Through many sleepless nights your kind words and commitment to the marketplace kept us going gladly forward. The cookies didn't hurt, either.

With a heavy heart now we move onto other ventures. We hope to stay in touch with many of you, and we wish the best of luck to our fellow Etsy employees.

– Chris and Haim

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For more information on the business and the people behind Etsy, be sure to read The Long View: Rob & Maria from Etsy founder Rob Kalin and CEO Maria Thomas.

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Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:38 a.m. gemmafactrix

Oh, wow! This is a surprise. Good luck wherever you land, guys.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:38 a.m. excely

:(

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:40 a.m. dragonladydesigns

Aww...bummer! Good luck with your new endeavors!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:40 a.m. sixhours

:( You will both be missed!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:40 a.m. HeyMichelle

We will miss you dudes! *sniff sob sniff*

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:41 a.m. reduxdesigns

Sorry to see you go, but wishing you both a great future. Thanks for everything you did to get Etsy going, and for providing me with a place to sell my designs online!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:42 a.m. sandcookies

ditto to what gemma said - hopefully your next adventure allows you more sleep!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:42 a.m. thedreamygiraffe

I second excely's :(

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:43 a.m. daniellexo

I will miss you guys! Thank you for your sense of humor and for your hard work building this marketplace and community. And yes, :(, indeed.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:43 a.m. tomatedepingles

I wish you both the best!
Thanks for all you guys did!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:43 a.m. neile

WOW! Good luck in the future. Thanks for all the sleepless nights building Etsy.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:43 a.m. ohsoretro

It's been real, it's been fun.. Good luck in the future guys! :)

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:45 a.m. SarahSays

Chris and Haim, best of luck in the future. Thank you so much for everything, you are going to be missed.

Sarah

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:45 a.m. dancingcircle

Best wishes in your future goals and projects.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:45 a.m. RightAsRainCreations

All the best to you both wherever you go! You were at the foundation and the blood, sweat, and tears of an amazing thing by creating Etsy, so I am sure whichever venture you begin next will benefit immensely by your involvement!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:45 a.m. fringe

I second what everyone else is saying, Chris and Haim. Thank you for dedicating so much of your time and heart to Etsy. I wish you great success and happiness in your new adventures!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:46 a.m. stellaloella

There are no words to describe how much you are loved and will be missed. Best wishes in everything you pursue in the future. Especially if that future still includes eating Brownstone Fries and pancakes with your Etsy friends.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:47 a.m. MonkeyDogStudio

Good luck guys!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:49 a.m. TeenAngster

Thanks so much for making Etsy what it is today. Your efforts will not be forgotten! You'll be missed.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:49 a.m. ShopClementine

Thank you for the years of toil that have allowed so many of us to go after our own dreams. I'll always have my "30 hours of data loss" tshirt to remember you by ;-)
All the best in your future endeavors!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:50 a.m. glasshousejewelry

You will both be missed here! I wish you all the very best in the future!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. knittydirtygirl

Oh my! Keep us updated on your "ventures" Thanks for all of your hard work.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. PeteCorrie

I got one word for you. "Plastics"
later dudes!!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. CROQ

We'll miss you guys. Good luck!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:53 a.m. jimchesters

;_;

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:55 a.m. sushipot

Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything you have accomplished during your time with Etsy. May your next adventures be wildly successful (and a bit less stressful)!!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:55 a.m. mermaidclaire

Thanks for all the waffles and Rock Band! Though I've only known you dudes for a short time, it's been a pleasure. Best of luck!!!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:55 a.m. electricbluebird

I wish you both much success and happiness where ever life takes you. Thanks for all of the hard work you've done for etsy. You will be missed!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:56 a.m. erinelizabeth

Best of luck to you guys. Thank you for all you have done to build Etsy and for giving us a venue for our creative endeavors. Words can never express my true appreciation.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:57 a.m. KathrynRiechert

Don't be strangers! Thank you for all you have done to make this site what it is.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:57 a.m. andymathis

Best of luck to you.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:58 a.m. neawear

Oh, so sad!!
Good luck with everything you'll be doing!
Don't be strangers :)

Aug. 28, 2008 at noon KarmaRox

OMG

Aug. 28, 2008 at noon anda

Good luck, you two. Thanks for starting and building Etsy for us.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:02 p.m. tqbdesigns

Wow- you will be missed for sure! Good luck with whatever your heart desires - I'm sure you will be a success:)..xo

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:03 p.m. treasurefield

Noooo! Me sad now. :(
I already miss "the old days" when we might see you two in the forums. Now this.
Thanks for all the help, and Happy Trails!!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:04 p.m. Cathysjewels

xoxoxoxox

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:05 p.m. katelynjane

Awww! Well, good luck guys!! All the best for your future adventures and challenges!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:06 p.m. quirkybags

I'm very anxious to see what the future holds for Etsy. Best of luck to RD and Haim.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:07 p.m. JDWolfePottery

Aww, I am so sad. Sorry to see you go!

Best of luck and good wishes to both of you!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:08 p.m. KarmaRox

'with a heavy heart'?

sounds like they might stay if the conditions were satisfactory?

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:11 p.m. EyePopArt

What? No more Revolving Dork? No more flaming Haim? This is really sad - the end of an era!

Thanks for everything, guys. You have done something amazing that you can be proud of for the rest of your lives.

Best of luck in whatever you do!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:12 p.m. leavesofglass

i'm sorry to see you both go! i wish you all the best, wherever you are, and thank you for all your crazy hard work on our behalf. xo

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:14 p.m. kfarrell

I will miss you guys like Sweden.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:14 p.m. BlackStar

This is sad news! :(
Thanks for everything you've done for Etsy.
Happy Trail~

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:16 p.m. catrocks

You both are forever woven into the vibrant fabric that is Etsy. Thank you for everything you've done to make this place so extraordinary. Bon voyage and best of luck!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:18 p.m. RightAsRainCreations

RD, was it because we teased you about being Revolting Dork? Anyone else remember that? LOL

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:22 p.m. muttsywonder

So sad to see you're going... but wishing you the best in your new ventures!! :D

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:25 p.m. kjbeads

Wow!

Just Wow!

sad, sad news

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:25 p.m. adubois

Sad sad sad. Best of luck and thank you!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:25 p.m. stephaniegibson

Thank you for building a great site and all your hard work.
Best wishes!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:27 p.m. parallelbotany

Wow, a standard two-week notice for leaving a company you founded? That seems so...abrupt.

Good luck with your future ventures, fellas...

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:32 p.m. sarawearsskirts

It'll be really strange not seeing you both next Tuesday at the Labs. Best wishes, lots of death breakfast and we'll miss you so much!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:32 p.m. spaceoddities

so sad!! good luck to you both!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:34 p.m. jdryerart

can't wait to see what you do next! Thanks for etsy - it's awesome. :)

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:35 p.m. tortillagirl

I've moved on to many a new venture in my own life, so without questioning or wondering why all I want to do is wish you both the very best. Thanks for helping to build Etsy into what it has become and good luck to you both in your future endeavors!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:36 p.m. NinaGibsonDesigns

Surprised, but happy for you both. I hope to have news of something exciting soon! Thanks! -N

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:37 p.m. pawandclawdesigns

wow, was not expecting this one.

best of luck to you both.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:37 p.m. nicholasandfelice

Best of luck to you! Just want you to know that because of you guys creating Etsy you've changed our lives.Our own website and no others were able to do what you did for our little jewelry business. You done good!
Thanks for all your hard work!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:38 p.m. RADCOW

Its weird how sad I feel having read that, considering I dont even know you. I do know that Etsy wont be the same without yous.

Best of luck with your next step!
xo
Iris

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:39 p.m. Taina

What a sad day for Etsy!

I hope the future brings great new adventures and better sleep patterns for both of you.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:39 p.m. CaterpillarCowboy

I salute you, fellow Rock Band Hall of Famers.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:41 p.m. bellabijoujewellery

WOW, big suprise! All the best in your future endevours!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:43 p.m. leilaandben

Aww...

Wish you all the best!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:45 p.m. louloubell

Best wishes for your next adventures!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:45 p.m. bcyrjewelry

Oh wow! You will be missed for sure - thank you for your hard work and sleepless nights - happy trails to you! :)

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:45 p.m. CandylandBeads

OMG! What?! Could we have at least voted about this?!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:46 p.m. mamacitabeadworks

Endless thanks! I hope you both prosper in whatever you take on next.
You have enriched many's lives with your excellent creation!
rock on brothas~

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:49 p.m. Tresijas

You will always be Etsy rock stars. *sniff*

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:54 p.m. kcroteau

hmm.

the ship *must* be sinking since more people are jumping off...

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:57 p.m. IsabellaSmiles

wow, i'm sad! but i wish you both the best of luck. i'll fondly remember those early days of etsy and much mahalo for all the hard work!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:58 p.m. Lollibomb

Yeah, you guys are alright. I'm pretty sure you are both Cylon agents, though.

Duke, OUT!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. momomadeit

thanks for all your hard work in the past and here's to the best in your future!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:02 p.m. whitefluffydogs

Sayonara!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:02 p.m. prettycheap

Being a kinda geeky girl, Haim was my favorite Etsy admin (not to mention the jewish sorta name). Now I have to pick another unfortunate fav. And throw their face around the chat room.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:03 p.m. AndrosCreations

Thank you for your service. You've helped to empower the individual artist.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:04 p.m. Odannysgirl

Best of luck in your future endeavors! I have to say I'm a little surprised.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:06 p.m. deleteyourself

Good luck to you both, you'll be really missed. Thanks for bringing Etsy to us:)

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:11 p.m. KisforCalligraphy

I ditto parallelbot.

You deserve all the success the future has to bring! Best o' Luck!
keep it real
xo

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:14 p.m. BeadsInTheBelfry

I wish you all the best in the future!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:18 p.m. LazyTcrochet

Good luck and best wishes.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:18 p.m. AshleyJacobsen

love and hugs!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:19 p.m. shandke

Sad to see the roots of etsy leaving... but I hope it's for the best for the two of you!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:22 p.m. MewPaperArts

Onward and upward! Wishing you great success in your new ventures, and many thanks for all you've done to make Etsy fabulous!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:22 p.m. MotherofJackals

quirkybags says:

I'm very anxious to see what the future holds for Etsy.
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Me too Quirky. I'm really hoping this isn't the beginning of the end of Etsy. :(

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:24 p.m. Sneddonia

Aww *sad* I must wear my Haim is on fire t-shirt in tribute. Good luck to you both in future ventures, and thanks for helping to create such a fantastic website!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:26 p.m. duckduckGoosestuff

hey; I hope your heart are exxited rather than really heavy.
enjoy whatever you do next!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:27 p.m. duckduckGoosestuff

heartS and excited.
sheesh.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:28 p.m. WoodNVisions

Sorry to see you go! Good Luck with your future plans!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:29 p.m. peaseblossomstudio

Best of luck to you! And RD, thank you on my very first day ever at Etsy back in Feb. for answering my convo right away and helping me upload an avatar pic!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:35 p.m. Krystyna81

It's too rare that people get to start their dreams and see it come to successful fruition...not only did you make your dream come true, but you helped hundreds of others live theirs - living off of their work. Thank you and good luck!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:40 p.m. jellibat

wow I'm a bit shocked.

etsy wont be the same without haim on fire and revolving dork

so sad you guys need to leave the company to pursue your dreams when you were here from the beginning.

good luck in your future ventures. may they be as bright and exciting a journey as etsy .

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:42 p.m. Lundberg

good luck

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:46 p.m. Sneddonia

Would the other ventures involve Etsy.org?

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:52 p.m. Beadoodles

Ah, I guess it's all a part of growing up...I agree with jellibat - etsy wont be the same without haim on fire and revolving dork.

Best of luck with future ventures!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:52 p.m. nowvember

Aww man.
Thanks for making Etsy, guys!
Best of luck to you both.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:52 p.m. CraftDiner

Best of Luck!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:53 p.m. bddesigns

Sad to see you both go! I hope this is a moving upward and not just moving on! Would love to hear what you guys are up to in the future - whatever it is, I'm sure your future is extremely bright! Ü

Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:55 p.m. babastudioPrague

Good luck in your next ventures!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 2 p.m. iacua

good luck!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 2:03 p.m. dottyral

This really saddens me too.

Thank you both for all you've done and all the best!

Dotty

Aug. 28, 2008 at 2:11 p.m. DownToTheWireDesigns

Sorry to see you both go. A little part of Etsy will die without you. I also hope that you were able to reap some of the fruits of all your labor. You both worked too many long hours to not have been rewarded for your efforts.

Good luck!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 2:12 p.m. stilettoheights

def. an end of an etsy era

:(

good Luck Chris and Haim.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 2:17 p.m. jenstitches

Interesting.

Good luck, guys.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 2:21 p.m. projectmattnyc

You dudes are a complete pleasure to work with! I wish you two the best!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 2:26 p.m. johnclark

bummercakes!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 2:28 p.m. matsudabunch

Wow.

Etsy just isn't the same anymore.

Take the money and run! :P

Aug. 28, 2008 at 2:36 p.m. anndouglas

Good luck and thank you.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 2:41 p.m. averywinslow

Best wishes on your future endeavors!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 2:57 p.m. daisycakessoap

now who will understand my haim on fire tee shirt? no!!!!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:04 p.m. autumnsarrival

Best of luck, guys! None of us would be here without you, so a humongous THANK YOU is in order! I hope they throw you a huge going-away party! You deserve it! Very best of luck!!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:13 p.m. lizroca

Oh, I am sorry to hear this. Best of luck to both of you!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:14 p.m. LomaPrietaPottery

Good luck in whatever ventures you decide to embark upon. Thanks for all you did for Etsy and our Etsy experience.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:20 p.m. lpdesigns

oh, wow! No more Haim on fire. :(
Good luck in the future, guys! Thanks for all you've done.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:21 p.m. dangerousmezzo

This is a real change, for sure, for Etsy and for you guys -- I wish you all the best.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:25 p.m. marymary

Thank you Chris and Haim for taking part in creating this haven for so many of us. Because of your hard work, there are many people that have truly been able to do what they love in their lives...myself included.

This isn't goodbye and best of luck in the future!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:38 p.m. DeborahVoizin

Wishing you Great Success in your next adventure!

Deborah

Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:41 p.m. esdesigns

yes thank you for everything you've done for etsy & good luck!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:43 p.m. thefunkyfelter

best wishes to both of you! you'll be missed :)

Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:43 p.m. pinkquartzminerals

Best of luck you two, I am certain you will be appreciated wherever you go. Your technical skills are without a doubt fantastic.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:50 p.m. AlwaysAmy

When things go wrong, who will be on fire now?

So very sad.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. ajazwinski

Wow! From one of the OG members, I feel like this is a huge loss. It actually makes me sad despite the fact that I've never met either of you. I till remember the first time the HAIM on Fire image was posted. :-( Good luck on your future ventures.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:57 p.m. bubbletime

I wish you all the best, thanks for all your hard work, guys :)

Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:59 p.m. vmdesigns

RADCOW says:

Its weird how sad I feel having read that, considering I dont even know you. I do know that Etsy wont be the same without yous.

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these were my thought EXACTLY! i'm so sad to hear this. : (

best of luck to both of you....you certainly deserve it!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 4:02 p.m. thebeadingtree

I certainly hope that 'The Company' can hold it's own now that not just one, but TWO founding members are moving on; to greener pastures, I hope!! Good luck on what ever life brings your way! You will be greatly missed!!!! ♥ May you never forget what is worth remembering, Or remember what is best forgotten. ♥

Aug. 28, 2008 at 4:03 p.m. yumiyumi

Thanks so much for all the hard work over the years, best of luck to both of you!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 4:05 p.m. Mireio

Nothing makes the earth seem so spacious as to have friends at a distance; they make the latitudes and longitudes.

~Henry David Thoreau

Blessings on the journey.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 4:09 p.m. shoofly

This is really sad news :(

Thank you Haim and Chris for building etsy. You two will be missed greatly.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 4:11 p.m. MyCozyCreations

Thank you all for creating etsy. what would I do during the day without it?

Aug. 28, 2008 at 4:12 p.m. glittercritter

Happy trails guys, I know you'll be grand successes at whatever you tackle next.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 4:38 p.m. ElsiesAttic

I just want to thank you for your creation. Etsy has literally changed my life by allowing me to pursue my dream. You created more than a venue, you created a community, and a virtual home for artists & crafters alike.

Thank you for your passion!

Lora

Aug. 28, 2008 at 4:57 p.m. ClinkscalesArts

Wow. Good luck guys!

I'm going to miss Haim's burning head :(

Aug. 28, 2008 at 5:08 p.m. FrucciDesign

As many people here on Etsy I don't know you personally, but in a way I feel like we know each other, and this news is unespected and sad!
Surely you'll be missed!!

ciao guys
e in bocca al lupo for the next step!

Fru

Aug. 28, 2008 at 5:09 p.m. RachelRose

Wow, we are sad to see you both go:(
Good luck from Rach & Rose:)

Aug. 28, 2008 at 5:11 p.m. amystreasures

*points to what's already been said by everyone else*

I can't add to anything that hasn't already been said.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 5:19 p.m. EnfinLaVoila

Good luck Haim and Chris !

http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction....

Aug. 28, 2008 at 5:19 p.m. mydesertstudio

WJW

Good luck

Aug. 28, 2008 at 5:21 p.m. Jenarter

There is no word for how grateful I am for Etsy. You two helped make that possible. Initiating cyber hug. Hold still and it might sting a little, but only in the downstairs region.
Happy trails.......

Aug. 28, 2008 at 5:21 p.m. virtuallori

Thank you, thank you for everything you've done to help build this community. I look forward to hearing about your next success!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 5:24 p.m. ImmatureCouture

Best of luck to you both and thank you so much for everything you have done!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 5:29 p.m. HeyChica

Thanks for your hard work building Etsy and good luck in your future endeavors!!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 5:31 p.m. KnitKnit

oh, so sorry to see you go! :( good luck, and warm wishes. thank you so much for making etsy. you will be missed.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 5:32 p.m. SunnyBower

Dear Chris and Haim,

Thank you for building Etsy.

Very Best Wishes,
Sunny Bower

Aug. 28, 2008 at 5:36 p.m. cserdan

Wishing you a ton of success and a very bright future! xoxo

Aug. 28, 2008 at 5:37 p.m. Kymsart777

So sorry to see you go, and yet I wish you the best of luck. Thank you for all of your hard work, giving many like myself a wonderful selling venue and super awesome community to be a part of.

Well wishes, and a fond farewell.
Kymsart777
Kym

Aug. 28, 2008 at 5:38 p.m. LaAlicia

Sorry to see you go! Best of everything to you in your new adventures! :)

Hugs,
A

Aug. 28, 2008 at 5:43 p.m. JeweledAmbrosia

Awe, this makes me a little sad. I too remember when the first Haim on fire image was posted.

Best of luck to you both in the future, and thanks for all you guys have done. RevolvingDork is one of the best names out there.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 5:44 p.m. adam

Duuudes! I'll miss you both.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 5:48 p.m. baconsquarefarm

Wish both of you great success in your future~ wherever the bunny trails lead.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 5:50 p.m. littlethings1

Thank you Chris & Haim for all you have done ! Best to you on your new adventures!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 5:57 p.m. moogancreations

Best of luck in your new endeavors and a great big thank you!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 6:01 p.m. ThePeacockFeather

have fun with your next adventure :)

Aug. 28, 2008 at 6:03 p.m. MissPurl

sad sad.

Best of luck!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 6:08 p.m. SupplyRiot

Good luck guys! Thanks for all of your amazing work :) ♥

Aug. 28, 2008 at 6:13 p.m. SarahsSky

I guess any hope for the haim on fire page coming back is now gone. I always kind of liked that thing. Ah well.. time to move on! Good luck RD and Haim!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 6:16 p.m. RockCity

Uh-ohhhh...this ain't good...

It must be hard to hand over your baby to the new boss (c'mon, is she really that bad? LOL) and it's disturbing to see you both departing Etsy.

Best of luck to you both, though - you did a fine job, and you'll be remembered as the innovators you are! I hope everything works out at Etsy the way everyone involved thinks/hopes/wishes it will.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 6:21 p.m. jQjewelrydesigns

What does it mean?

I feel sad . . . the end of an era.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. angelstuff

I wish you both the best of luck in your future endeavours.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 6:36 p.m. sivabella

oh no!! i'm sad :( but congratulations, thanks & best of luck!! farwell!!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 6:37 p.m. sivabella

oh no!! i'm sad :( but congratulations, thanks & best of luck!! farewell!!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 6:41 p.m. GreenMamba

♫ The times, they are a changin' . . . ♪

Parting company may be bittersweet - but change can be a good thing. Here's to a positive future for both the departing founders *and* for the 'new' Etsy.

Auf Wiedersehen!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 6:48 p.m. 2muchstuff2day

I am excited for your future endeavors! I can not wait to see what you two come up with next and I am certain we will cross paths again. Thank you for all you have done for etsy! It has been a wild ride... Best wishes!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 6:59 p.m. UNEARTHED

EyePopArt says:

What? No more Revolving Dork? No more flaming Haim? This is really sad - the end of an era!
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*cries* So true!!! You guys were the best....
A moment of silence as I clear my cache in tribute......

:)

Aug. 28, 2008 at 7:05 p.m. KittyHawke

Greetings!

Good Fortune wherever you fare! :-)
-Bird

Aug. 28, 2008 at 7:21 p.m. StaceyDawn

Thanks for all you have given us here and wishing you all the best in the future.
:)

Aug. 28, 2008 at 7:33 p.m. simpledream2

Thanks for helping build a wonderful place for creative people to share our handmade creations with the world. Just being able to post my items and know, from the "hearts", that others like what I do is inspiration to create more. Thank you for that. Best wishes in your future endeavors.
Thanks,
Lisa :)

Aug. 28, 2008 at 7:58 p.m. tjtunraveled

We are all sad to see you go! Thank you for all that you have done to create this wonderful community. Good luck in you new adventures!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 8:07 p.m. organicmetallurgy

WHAT??! No more pics of flaming Haim...I was always holding out for a t-shirt of that... sniff... Awesome guys. Good luck!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 8:09 p.m. AardvArt

Thank you for all that you both have done. All the best as you move forward in this life!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 8:23 p.m. Needlings

Good luck! Etsy will definitely miss you both.
Thanks for all you've done for it.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 8:31 p.m. MissKnits

wow such a surprise!! thank you for all you two have done! etsy could not be what it is today without both of you!! you will truly be missed and never forgotten!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 8:39 p.m. VintageEmbellishment

Have not been here a year yet but loving it, so Thanks for all you did to help in Etsy's creation. Bet you still get some late night "help" phone calls tho :)

Aug. 28, 2008 at 8:40 p.m. VintageEmbellishment

I only posted once, really I did!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 8:43 p.m. KAHOONICA

Good luck darlings. :(

Aug. 28, 2008 at 8:49 p.m. cockatoomom

Thank you both so much for all you have done for Etsy, and I wish you the best of everything in your future endeavors. We will miss you.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 8:54 p.m. AthenasArmoury

Thank you for all you've done and best wishes for all the future holds for you!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 9:20 p.m. Giftbearer

Wishing you the best in your new endeavors.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 9:27 p.m. scatterboxoriginals

Thanks for all you've done for us, guys - you'll be missed

Aug. 28, 2008 at 9:35 p.m. phydeaux

Best wishes to both of you, in what I hope is an exciting time of your lives. And thank you for all that you have done in creating Etsy. (p.s., lots of jobs up your alley out here in the Silicon Valley and I am very happy to hook you up with some good recruiters!)

Aug. 28, 2008 at 10:21 p.m. staceyrebecca

There's probably no way you guys are sifting through to read all of these, but I can't let you go quietly.

Haim--I'm very upset that I have yet to hug you. No, really. (Darn the server days)

Thank you for everything. All of the late-night chatties in the old days and all of the downtimes and your hard work through the night keeping things going. I know only a small bit of how hard you work and i know you work very hard. I shall forever throw your head around in the chat rooms with giggles.

Chris--
Seriously, thanks for being playful in the forums when people freak out. You guys really have no idea how much you're appreciated.

I guess I can't tell you to code harder anymore.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 10:37 p.m. archaicdesign

Best of luck.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:18 p.m. exclamationpoint

:*( Wahhhhhh
We'll miss you both.
Come back and visit us in the forums.

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:24 p.m. littlenatureautumn

It is really sad to see you guys go but still, wishing you all the best in your future endeavours. You will be much missed indeed...but words cant express how much you have helped to see etsy to what it is today.

Come back and visit us, guys:>

Natureautumn.etsy.com

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:32 p.m. Bumblebeebaby

Noooo! Will you check on us and make sure that Etsy doesn't change too much? And if it does, beat it back into shape again?

Thanks so much for all your hard work, it is truly a blessing for so many of us to have Etsy, and we couldn't have had so much success without all your blood sweat and tears!

Best of luck to you guys with your future endeavors!

Aug. 28, 2008 at 11:44 p.m. DJReigel

Thanks guys. You have created quite a ripple effect, touching more lives than you can imagine. We've only been here a short time but long enough to appreciate your hard work and ingenuity. Go forth and work your magic.

Aug. 29, 2008 at 12:17 a.m. StudioYTE

Best wishes and good luck in all your new endeavors, and many thanks for everything you did for Etsy!

Aug. 29, 2008 at 12:37 a.m. smeeta

*tear*tear*

I actually miss those pictures of Haim on fire... (not that I wished him pain, but come on, how cute was that?!)

It's kind of sad to see two of the originals moving on... but I hope you guys are moving on to something huge and wonderful with lots of success :)

xoxo

Aug. 29, 2008 at 12:54 a.m. kibbles

http://i5.tinypic.com/20i9oac.gif

Aug. 29, 2008 at 1:29 a.m. yeahhello

Job well done guys, as you close this chapter of your lives. Thank You for all the hard work you put in over the years to afford all of us this awesomely creative site!

Aug. 29, 2008 at 1:40 a.m. GoTo

Sad sad

... sad sad sad

sad sad sad

I hope the future holds something bright for you both! End of an era here. :(

Aug. 29, 2008 at 1:56 a.m. MorrisPottery

Thanks for all you have done. This site has changed my life too! Good luck in the future!

Aug. 29, 2008 at 2:08 a.m. earthandsunfolk

Thanks so much for all your hard work and sleep deprivation. Many well wishes for your future endeavors!

Aug. 29, 2008 at 2:41 a.m. DaisyChains

You two will be missed greatly!!!
I hope you have a blast in whatever it is you choose to do next and hopefully it will involve a lot more rest and relaxing afternoons. ;O)

Best of luck!!!

*Sniff*

Aug. 29, 2008 at 4:53 a.m. rokdarbi

You two changed our lives.

Aug. 29, 2008 at 5:34 a.m. thecyclingartist

Just wanted to say thanks for all the hard work and best of luck whatever you do in future! :)

Aug. 29, 2008 at 7:19 a.m. Sugarcane

Goodluck Guys, thanks for everything over the past 3 years, will miss you, sorry to see you go :( Super duper best wishes to you both in your new endeavours :D:D:D:D

Aug. 29, 2008 at 7:35 a.m. hobbledehoy

aw jeesh :( best of luck in your new ventures! You'll be missed.

Aug. 29, 2008 at 9:09 a.m. MugsysCottage

OH NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! This is like having my favorite Band break up :(

Wishing you both all the best...come back and let us know what you've been up to. You will be missed.

Aug. 29, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. JaredKS

I'm sure sorry to hear this news. I hope you're leaving on your own terms, and I wish you the best in the future.

Thanks for what you did to build this wonderful site.

Aug. 29, 2008 at 9:38 a.m. lissa

Oh gosh, very sad! I wish you both the best. Thank you for everything.

Aug. 29, 2008 at 9:48 a.m. AureliaandAnnalise

All the best!! Im sure youll have an awesome time making another place as wonderful as Etsy!! take some time off first though gosh. lol!

Aug. 29, 2008 at 9:50 a.m. walkonthemoon

BEST to both of you....and many heartfelt THANKS!! xo

Aug. 29, 2008 at 11:01 a.m. bossybootsdesign

Where ever life is taking you bon voyage!

Aug. 29, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. MeadowbelleVintage

Thank you for changing the lives of so many artists--new and old alike. I've always had so many ideas in my head, and you have succeeded in creating a wonderful venue for them.
Here's to freeing the artist's ideas!

Aug. 29, 2008 at 11:55 a.m. maggiesuedesigns

Best wishes for continued success!

Aug. 29, 2008 at 11:59 a.m. karenkrafts

I think everything I want to say has already been said above, but thank you both for everything you have done for etsy and for us, thank you for dealing with all of our whinging, and good luck to you in the future!!!!

Aug. 29, 2008 at 12:17 p.m. kristincrane

Thanks for helping to build such an amazing marketplace. Good luck with everything!

Aug. 29, 2008 at 1:04 p.m. creationsbyeve

Best wishes for your new ventures!

Aug. 29, 2008 at 1:10 p.m. ingermaaike

May you have many more glorious adventures!

Aug. 29, 2008 at 1:19 p.m. Jealousydesign

Best of luck to you both!

Aug. 29, 2008 at 1:27 p.m. staroftheeast

Wishing you all the best with the new ventures and adventures!!

Aug. 29, 2008 at 1:32 p.m. Arctida

You'll be missed guys! Good luck!

Aug. 29, 2008 at 2:02 p.m. ioulia

Thank you for all the great work and sleepless nights put into this amazing marketplace! Good luck to you both in the future!

Aug. 29, 2008 at 3:52 p.m. TheInvitation

Wow! This is crazy news! I don't know whether to go make a cocktail to toast the both of you or to wash down the thoughts of you both being gone! Your hardwork & accomplishments will be remembered forever, but your MIA status will hard to forget! The best of luck to you both...I'm sure that wonderful things are certainly ahead with such talents & ambitions.

xxoo Donna

Aug. 29, 2008 at 4:19 p.m. tangerined

noooooooooooooooooooooo.

I have to say, the spirit of this place is so ingrained in the two of you (haim on fire, the brick wall of error... the fun!!!). It's sad to see you go.

Hopefully one day, somehow, I'll get to meet one (or both) of you and state my thanks in person. Possibly with cookies.

Good luck good luck good luck to you! May you bring joy and silliness wherever you go.

Aug. 29, 2008 at 4:21 p.m. RobWhite

I still owe the both of you an engagement at the Brownstone, a debt I fully intend to repay. I really appreciate the opportunity to work with the both of you, all of the work that you've done for Etsy, and just the chance to get to know a couple of great guys.

Thanks for everything, Chris and Haim.

Aug. 29, 2008 at 11:12 p.m. LunasaDesigns

What!?! No more Haim on fire??
You two will be greatly missed! :(

Aug. 30, 2008 at 1:45 a.m. LiteArt

Good luck with your new lives!

Aug. 30, 2008 at 2:06 a.m. littleputbooks

:(

I don't think Etsy is Etsy without you. I hope whatever your future brings it makes you both incredibly happy (and stinking rich!)

Your contributions to this site will be missed, surely!

Aug. 30, 2008 at 2:33 a.m. loosewirestudio

Wow. Just wow. (wjw)

May fires of opportunity light everywhere for you, Haim.

May doors of opportunity all revolve in your preferred direction, RD.

I wish you both the best and thank you for helping to build this great community!

Aug. 30, 2008 at 3:55 a.m. FortCloudy

:( Awwww

Aug. 30, 2008 at 8:35 a.m. ocbaby

Whooooa.....I'm so sad to see you guys go...I hope you are leaving with great plans for the next giant success in the works!

Good luck!

Aug. 30, 2008 at 9:03 a.m. razorberries

Good luck!

Aug. 30, 2008 at 10:06 a.m. hugsandkisses

Wow! Happy for you ~ sad for us. You will be missed. Thank you for all of your hard work, dedication, and kindness. Please keep us posted to your new endevors:)

Aug. 30, 2008 at 10:29 a.m. ElegantSnobbery

Good luck in all that you do next! You will most certainly be missed!

Aug. 30, 2008 at 11:45 a.m. Legacy

Best wishes, Chris and Haim, in your future adventures. Thank you for all you've done for us on Etsy. It's an amazing place.

Aug. 30, 2008 at 1:27 p.m. theascrafts

Yes, truly the end of a wonderful era. Indiependance..

Now that our new "mom" is on board it seems to be turning out as Etsy meet Corporate America. I don't foresee this being a good thing.. As someone said earlier this ship must really be sinking if more are leaving. Especially those that helped found this wonderful site and community.

I truly wish you two the best of luck and happy journeys.

Aug. 30, 2008 at 4:53 p.m. joyceelizabeth

I wish you the best in what ever you do! but first put your feet up and say awww a day of quiet...then get back to business and make it be good for you!

Aug. 31, 2008 at 6:46 a.m. sweetirie

Wow, so sorry to see you guys go! Best of luck on your next journey! You'll be missed....

Sept. 1, 2008 at 4:17 a.m. jelvehdesigns

I feel sad and a bit worried, first Rob steps aside then you guys, I hope this does not mean etsy will change too much, as what I and so many love about this place is what you have put in to it...
Best of luck for you both, with a bit of worry for my shop and life one etsy...

hope the new girl can take this on...
Jelveh
Peace

Sept. 1, 2008 at 11:35 a.m. sheridesthelion

good luck!

Sept. 1, 2008 at 12:20 p.m. SweetLollipopShop

Best of luck in all you go on to create and achieve. May it be as great and greater than all you leave behind.

Sept. 1, 2008 at 11:22 p.m. starrydesigns

Really sad. :( I will remember all the fun in the early Etsy days! Good luck, you two!

Sept. 2, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. allthosethrees

Aw you guys... you will be missed.

Much love from me.

Sept. 3, 2008 at 2:29 a.m. soap

Best of luck to you both on your next projects! Take it from someone who's moved around quite a bit, it's always exciting to start a new project :)

Sept. 3, 2008 at 1:17 p.m. UnaOdd

Growth, progress, moving on...wishing you both all the best, wherever your explorations take you. It's bound to be interesting!

You both will be missed.

Sept. 3, 2008 at 10 p.m. oceangypsy

Sorry to see you go-thank you for the gift of etsy.We'll never forg-etsy you!

Sept. 4, 2008 at 2:06 a.m. majortommy

Wow!
I didn't see that one coming!
Max suckage for us, but hopefully this is a wonderful opportunity for the two of you!

Best of luck, Chris and Haim!
We'll miss you!
MT

Sept. 5, 2008 at 1:07 p.m. photoglassworks

Sad to see you go, your hard work is the reason I'm able to do what I love everyday and support my family at the same time. Thank you Chris and Haim, I'm really grateful. Wishing you the all the BEST.

xo,
Tracy

Sept. 5, 2008 at 1:39 p.m. SkinzNhydez

Looks like you guys had great products. Hate to see you guys go, but whatever your next step is it will bring you good fortune.
Have fun!

Sept. 12, 2008 at 3:04 p.m. LeahPellegrini

wow

good luck guys on your future endeavors.

Sept. 15, 2008 at 10:34 a.m. shoozles

Elvis has left the building.

Have no idea where that came from but that is how I feel. Dang!

Nov. 16, 2008 at 9:28 p.m. KMCdesigns

(just a few months late!)
I'll miss you guys!! xx

Nov. 16, 2008 at 10:34 p.m. poppylane

I'm sad! Just caught up with the news that you guys left Etsy :(
Best of Luck in all your future endeavours.
Thank You Chris and Haim for making Etsy an amazing, wonderful online shopping community.
xo, Kali

Feb. 28, 2009 at 12:04 p.m. ifanhour

Thank you for your amazing work!

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