Got locked before I could respond but, following Catherine's note:
"It's a bit thinkworthy, to consider how to preserve their limited availability since they are only available for such a short time, but make sure those interested know when it's happening."

These are limited. Yes it seems unfair most of us didn't get any. Did I get a notice ? no. Did I purchase one ? no. Would I have liked to have done so ? sure. Am I disappointed ? How about some perspective ? The statues and the nests and all the rares and limited items are out there, period.
I'll either spend my lindens on the statues or the nests. Or I'll spend my time finding the right person who will sell or trade with me at my level so it's a win for both of us. Either way, these are virtual items.

C'mon people. Can we please allow for some things to retain their limited availability ?? Can we allow some things to retain their original intent without crying foul at every corner we encounter so Mal isn't running around fixing every stinking thing we aren't happy with and maybe, just maybe, they can work on our tickets and the core game and maybe, just maybe we can try to play this game as they made it.

Many of you enjoy the "lore" and the hunt for the puzzles, the running around to find this or that nest, trading in social groups, being in fellowships and more.

The flash sales are all part of that. Ok, let me repeat that, the flash sales are all part of the game activities. You remove the "flash" portion of this event, and it loses its whole point !

I don't get this vocal about much except the secondary market. But this had me going and going to get some coffee to chill.

But really people, how about just trying to enjoy the "flash" and remember what flash entails !

Flash is nothing but a quick "oh here it is !" and then its gone event. Remember ??