When it comes to "TS" pedals, I look for those that can have that authentic "TS" mid hump. Without that, I do not even regard them as a "TS" pedal.
First time I ever heard anyone say this was when I mentioned the VS Open Road pedal was like a TS without the hump, and you replied with the same comment in that thread. I still think that, but I think I'm beginning to see your point of view on the subject. I'm not completely convinced yet, but I'm thinking that direction. You've almost changed my mind on this one. Not that you care, but just thought I'd share.
Oddly enough, thinking about non-TS ODs, I ordered a Tone Bakery Creme Brulee the other day. Waiting on it to come in. They seemed to be getting a lot of hype maybe a year or two ago, but I haven't heard anything about them since. It's supposed to be more of a Klone type OD. Figure I've got a KTR, a Tumnus, and a Soul Food, why not add another pedal in that vein to the stable right? Actually I'm just really, really curious about that one for some reason, and it was cheap.
I also still want a TS10, but John Mayer started using one, and now I can't seem to find one in decent shape less than about 3 bills. Not interested in paying that much for a pedal when it's mostly curiosity driving the purchase.