The front of the screen is ribbed! The yellow tint is restricted to within the scratch line itself so I don't think it is CRT burn. If the outer tinted layer is scratched, might it be possible to apply some sort of coating to the scratch itself to prevent its 'bright' appearance? (Possibly...
Before I go into detail about my PROBLEM, can I just say what an excellent forum this is! I have learned more from 2 days browsing this forum than I have from 6 months of asking questions of sales staff in retail outlets!
Okay, this is my situation! I have just bought a Toshiba 40" widescreen...