I remember the switch to Runescape 2. It was very exciting. I was one of the beta testers.
Here's some stories from Old Runesacpe:
I once bought a Santa Hat for 200K.
I once bought a Blue Halloween Mask for 150K.
I had the following untradables: Easter Bunny Ears and Scythe.
Once upon a time, there was only the "Dragon Med Helm". The next piece was the Legend's Guild's Shield.
I recall when the Watch Tower Quest came out.
I recall when the Underground Passage came out. And yes, what you're thinking is correct.