"There's a lot of mythology touted by the "never in my lifetime" brigade, all of whom have probably never seen TCAS in operation."
How true ShyTorque.
My experience is similar - I have avoided at least 2 near misses with fixed wing aircraft and one with a helicopter since commencing flying with TCAS, those who have never experienced it usually have the strongest anti-TCAS opinions.
Midairs happen.
TCAS is a great way of helping the eyes to pick out traffic.
SB