For me. it is a year that has helped me cut down on my flashlight purchases. High-CRI and WW LEDs made me realise what I like in a flashlight, so I can save myself a lot of money that I used to spend on any light that looked interesting to me, but which only came with unsatisfying emitters.
Of course, the situation might change if I start getting involved in the modding game … that would open another Pandora’s Box (and probably empty my wallet pretty quickly)!