Just wanted to share my experience with the op. I contacted him about buying this translite. Told him that I just ordered one from overseas and waited a month to receive it. It was very washed out when lit and the picture wasn't very crisp.
I told him I wanted to try his version but he insisted that I only make a partial payment until I received the translite and could verify that it was better quality than my current version. When I received it (in less than a week) I was shocked by the difference. It is beautiful, crisp and stays that way when backlit. Please buy with confidence. Great product and customer service from RDReynolds.