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I take it by your reply that the reason I couldn't see my files going the "traditional route" is that the synch center/redirected folders resulted in compressed files? Makes sense, I just haven't seen that documented yet. And yes, I do have my hidden/system files shown.
As to SynchToy, it says on it's download page that it's offered "as is" and is unsupported. Though, as you say, I suppose the offer of money may turn their heads!
Also in my running around, I found some info at Wikipedia on robocopy; sorry I can't link right now but it's easy to find. Have you (or anyone) ever dealt with that one?