I think the only MB TSV I bought was the last ever one they did. I also remember thinking it was "ok, but nothing special". I have dry skin and did not find the shower gels or body lotions particularly moisturising, unlike Bodyshop or even naked bodycare ones, which are a fraction of the price, but leave my skin feeling silky smooth even without applying moisturiser afterwards. I was left to conclude that the success of many brands lays in their air of exclusivity and luxury. Gill's descriptions probably added to the hype and made us think we were getting something very special. But I know others loved MB so each to their own.
I do remember liking the Rose Granati hand lotion, but again, it was not particularly moisturising. I would have to agree that L'occitane wins hands down. The only advantage of MB coming back to QVC would be a bit of a wake up call to other brands to start giving us better value for money.