I am a happy man right now. I just scored a case of F48T12/CW/VHO sylvanias with the shines like the sun etch and the gold end caps. I remember seeing these as a kid and thinking I will never have any of those. I do now, hope the post office doesnt break any of them.

Nice, I hope they make it okay. I have seen the 8ft ones in the local supply house in daylight and cool white. Did they come from eBay?

Yes, they did come from ebay.

Can't wait to see them!  I think I've only seen them once or twice.

I'm currently waiting for a fixture exactly like my very first MV to arrive.  Unfortunately I won't be home when it gets here.