I agree...the sale was rather lackluster. Good pricing, but I already had most of the items. I didn't even buy gems this Black Friday which is a first in the three years I've been playing. Honestly, I shouldn't have gotten my hopes up about this sale since it wasn't great last year either. Since TL didn't have an after-Christmas sale last year, I guess that's it for this year.
On the bright side, TL has had some beautiful LTOs recently with the ballet theme, safari and this week's LTO. I'm happy to have those items. I would like the others I've been pining for, but it seems that they're just not going to be offered. I'm a bit disappointed, but I'm just going to be happy with the items I already have in my shop. However, if TL brings back items I want and gives a big sale, I will gladly purchase!