Scott, I sold my 4003 FG to him Tuesday on Ebay. He pays top dollar, and did a BIN for me. I exchanged quit a few emails with him yesterday, and he appears to be legit. He seems like a really nice guy.
If he is an expert, as he says, he should know the RIC color is not "Monte ZOOMA".
Otherwise, sounds like he could be helpful to the novice Ric buyer, except I hope he doesn't steer them toward HIS guitars instead.
"They make great f***'n basses". - Lemmy, NAMM 2009