Will report on my experience with
@rhodium here as things develop: I am in the US (east coast).
First time placing order yesterday after contacting through email. I followed instructions as outlined here:
https://rentry.co/rhodiumrcusa2.
When I submitted order request for 2 items ($250+), he responded within 20min: "hey please send bitcoin to following address..." Informality was concerning, but I immediately did as required, then emailed, as instructions say to do, repeat of order info plus shipping info and I chose to include pic of bitcoin transaction.
I asked for confirmation of receipt, as instructions say you can do. Have not heard anything back.
I understand there is likely time zone difference, and he has a life and other customers to address, so I will remain optimistic that order will be confirmed!