Post by: LightningXI on Mon, 14 October 2019, 18:25:38
Final number of kits: 303.
(https://i.imgur.com/wP0iZ1p.jpg)
Vendors and Pricing
NA: Novelkeys.xyz (https://novelkeys.xyz/products/gmk-greek-beige-add-on-kit)
Add-on kit - $30
EU: Mykeyboard.eu (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/gmk-greek-beige-add-on-kit_205/)
Add-on kit - €30
Australia/Oceania (AUD): Dailyclack.com (https://dailyclack.com/products/gmk-greek-beige-add-on-kit)
Add-on kit - $49
Singapore (SGD) & Asia Ilumkb.com (https://ilumkb.com/collections/groupbuy/products/group-buy-gmk-greek-beige-add-on-kit)
Add-on kit - 45 SGD
China & Asia: EN zFrontier (https://en.zfrontier.com/products/gmk-greek-beige) and zFrontier.com (https://www.zfrontier.com/m/5624)
Add-on kit - $35 / ¥230
plus applicable fees and / or shipping.
Kit
(https://i.imgur.com/RHyGIiH.jpg)
Renders
(https://i.imgur.com/Vbkgjue.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/iRKjvPE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6T4xBsz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2EbQEMk.jpg)
General Info
This is an alphas-only kit.
This kit (16 keys total) features English primary legends and Greek sublegends, and will be produced in doubleshot form using Cherry profile GMK tooling. Sublegends will be the same color as the primary legends.
- Alphas - L9 light beige base, CR black legends, including Greek sublegends (doubleshot).
- Compatible with: OG Cherry doubleshot sets, GMK Classic Retro, GMK KA 1953, GMK 9009, ...
Timeline and Updates
- MOQ is 150 units. Lead time is 16-20 weeks after order submission.
- 2020/08/18: Estimated to ship from GMK mid-September.
- 2020/04/21: We finally got the invoice. No specific delivery timeline has been given to us yet.
- 2020/03/06: Please be patient as we work out the details. We are still in queue though, so we do not think there will be much of a delay.
- 2020/02/22: Still pending on a reply from GMK... Apologies to those who are waiting.
- 2020/01/15: Pending response from GMK. ETA likely delayed.
- 2019/12/02: Orders counted from all proxies. 303 units sold. Confirming with GMK.
- 2019/11/16: GB closed. Processing orders and getting ready to submit to GMK.
- 2019/10/18: MOQ of 150 units hit. 159 units sold including extras to be sold by vendors.
- 2019/10/15: GB open
:cool: Thanks for looking, and hope that you will consider supporting this kit :thumb:
Post by: LightningXI on Mon, 14 October 2019, 18:26:11
Post by: japanesehorrorwriter on Mon, 14 October 2019, 18:37:47
Post by: nasp on Mon, 14 October 2019, 19:06:16
Post by: LightningXI on Mon, 14 October 2019, 19:50:23
I bought 9009 just for this purpose
Beige is great! Thanks for your support :thumb:
Post by: ideus on Mon, 14 October 2019, 20:02:35
Post by: LightningXI on Mon, 14 October 2019, 23:57:35
Post by: ideus on Tue, 15 October 2019, 08:57:55
Post by: LightningXI on Tue, 15 October 2019, 09:15:25
Is payment charged immediately or due later?You'll be charged by the vendor immediately most likely.
Post by: mrpetrov on Tue, 15 October 2019, 09:16:11
Is payment charged immediately or due later?
Payments for GBs are typically charged immediately, as the vendors or runners need those payments to make the orders for the run itself. If something doesn't meet the minimum order quantity (MOQ) the vendor or runner would refund the buyers at that point.
Post by: xine007 on Tue, 15 October 2019, 09:40:55
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Tue, 15 October 2019, 10:28:30
Post by: ideus on Tue, 15 October 2019, 11:02:16
Is payment charged immediately or due later?You'll be charged by the vendor immediately most likely.
Thank you for the answers guys.
Post by: LightningXI on Tue, 15 October 2019, 11:03:51
M60-A with GMK Pristine, TGR 910 with GMK 9009
(https://i.imgur.com/iRKjvPE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6T4xBsz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2EbQEMk.jpg)
Post by: billnye on Wed, 16 October 2019, 18:14:48
Post by: LightningXI on Wed, 16 October 2019, 18:16:23
Order submitted!
Much appreciated! ;)
Honored to have your support.
Post by: HouseOfKeebs on Thu, 17 October 2019, 17:59:02
Post by: LightningXI on Thu, 17 October 2019, 18:10:01
I thought I was familiar with my Greek alphabet,but what is the sublegend that is on the W key?
It's a word-ending sigma!
Post by: HouseOfKeebs on Thu, 17 October 2019, 18:17:16
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Post by: LightningXI on Thu, 17 October 2019, 18:32:47
I totally appreciate the knowledge! Just put my order in for a set to go on GMK 9009 R3!
Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk
Thanks a lot for your support, and no problem - feel free to ask any other questions.
Post by: ba7777 on Thu, 17 October 2019, 20:52:39
Post by: LightningXI on Thu, 17 October 2019, 22:58:51
Will buy 2 sets soon ;D
;D Thank you :eek:
Post by: hansichen on Fri, 18 October 2019, 04:05:17
Post by: ideus on Fri, 18 October 2019, 07:26:42
Will buy 2 sets soon ;DSame here.
Post by: LightningXI on Fri, 18 October 2019, 07:50:18
Joined for one set! ;DThank you!
I'm excited to also announce that we've hit MOQ.
Currently we have 159 units purchased including extras from vendors.
Post by: depletedvespene on Fri, 18 October 2019, 08:24:19
I'm excited to also announce that we've hit MOQ.
Cool. :)
Now I won't feel bad for delaying my own purchase until the start of November (for CC reasons). :thumb:
Post by: LightningXI on Fri, 18 October 2019, 08:37:55
I'm excited to also announce that we've hit MOQ.
Cool. :)
Now I won't feel bad for delaying my own purchase until the start of November (for CC reasons). :thumb:
Haha, no need to feel bad! Thanks for your support nonetheless.
Post by: LightningXI on Fri, 18 October 2019, 13:32:16
Check it out! (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/djrlth/giveaway_gmk_greek_beige_addon_kit_has_hit_moq/)
Post by: LightningXI on Sun, 03 November 2019, 00:10:18
Post by: LightningXI on Mon, 11 November 2019, 19:46:59
Post by: nasp on Tue, 12 November 2019, 00:57:02
Post by: ideus on Tue, 12 November 2019, 07:41:41
Any cool things planned when we reach 250 units sold?
Something was said already, I think. You should read the draft link.
Post by: D3LTA on Tue, 12 November 2019, 08:48:39
Any cool things planned when we reach 250 units sold?
Something was said already, I think. You should read the draft link.
Mind sharing the draft link? Not sure what this is.
Post by: ideus on Tue, 12 November 2019, 09:21:51
Any cool things planned when we reach 250 units sold?
Something was said already, I think. You should read the draft link.
Mind sharing the draft link? Not sure what this is.
Link (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/djrlth/giveaway_gmk_greek_beige_addon_kit_has_hit_moq/)
Post by: ideus on Tue, 12 November 2019, 09:23:33
Any cool things planned when we reach 250 units sold?
Something was said already, I think. You should read the draft link.
Mind sharing the draft link? Not sure what this is.
Link (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/djrlth/giveaway_gmk_greek_beige_addon_kit_has_hit_moq/)
I just read that a second set will be given away if the set reaches over 500 sold.
Post by: LightningXI on Fri, 15 November 2019, 10:52:58
Post by: switchnollie on Fri, 15 November 2019, 12:47:10
Post by: BestShuckleNA on Fri, 15 November 2019, 13:14:01
F and J are scooped?Both scoops and bars are included you can see bars on right side of set
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Post by: LightningXI on Fri, 15 November 2019, 14:01:06
F and J are scooped?Both scoops and bars are included you can see bars on right side of set
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As BestShuckleNA pointed out, both scooped and barred FJ keys will be included.
Post by: LightningXI on Sat, 16 November 2019, 11:08:32
Lead time is 16-20 weeks once the order has been submitted. GMK has said in our correspondence that they are planning to expand production early next year, so chances are this may arrive to your doorsteps faster than expected.
Post by: LightningXI on Mon, 02 December 2019, 00:25:05
Total number of kits was 303, and all vendors picked up some extras for those who missed out.
We will be finalizing the kit and submitting the order, so GMK can invoice vendors and payments can be made.
The lead time is approximately 16-20 weeks as stated, but I will confirm more on the shipping date later down the line. Extras will be likely announced by vendors themselves, so stay tuned.
Thank you everyone for your support!
Post by: LightningXI on Wed, 15 January 2020, 17:49:03
All orders have been counted, but with the holiday season and a massive log of emails backed up at GMK, we are still pending on a response to finalize the details of our order.
Regarding these details, I am consulting a few designers and, most importantly, working to ensure that the Greek legends will be created accurately with respect to typeface.
Apologies for the delay. I will continue to post here with more updates as they come.
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tl;dr. We are pending on a response from GMK, which has been backlogged by production of other buys as well as holiday vacations. Delivery ETA for kits likely delayed.
Post by: billnye on Thu, 16 January 2020, 05:58:41
I want to inform everyone with a quick "update" and apologize that it's actually not a substantial update and certainly not the best of news:
All orders have been counted, but with the holiday season and a massive log of emails backed up at GMK, we are still pending on a response to finalize the details of our order.
Regarding these details, I am consulting a few designers and, most importantly, working to ensure that the Greek legends will be created accurately with respect to typeface.
Apologies for the delay. I will continue to post here with more updates as they come.
--
tl;dr. We are pending on a response from GMK, which has been backlogged by production of other buys as well as holiday vacations. Delivery ETA for kits likely delayed.
Thanks for the update lightning! We are all grateful for your diligence in making sure this set is the best it can be.
Post by: LightningXI on Wed, 05 February 2020, 06:14:49
Feb 22 Update: Still pending on a reply from GMK... Apologies to those who are waiting.
Post by: mgsickler on Fri, 06 March 2020, 17:27:02
Short story - we have been patiently waiting for GMK's reply on this.
Semi long story:
We placed the order with GMK for this around 5 months ago. We only received a reply about 1 1/2 months ago. We are still waiting on files an renders to make sure that this kit is solid. I am very sorry for the delay, but we are still working on this the best that we can.
Please be patient as we work out the details. We are still in queue though, so I dont think there will be much of a delay.
Post by: R4WBIT on Wed, 22 April 2020, 09:22:43
Post by: mgsickler on Wed, 22 April 2020, 10:00:50
any status? :)
We finally got the invoice yesterday. No timeline has been given to us yet.
Post by: placebo guy on Wed, 22 April 2020, 10:57:05
Post by: nasp on Wed, 22 April 2020, 16:47:18
Yikes... At this rate GMK Darling will be done in Jan 2022
I don't know what Darling has to do with this, but if you read up some more, some of the delay was due to perfecting the legends on the new molds. So it's not an apples to apples comparison from other GMK sets.
Post by: LightningXI on Wed, 22 April 2020, 17:02:23
Yikes... At this rate GMK Darling will be done in Jan 2022
I don't know what Darling has to do with this, but if you read up some more, some of the delay was due to perfecting the legends on the new molds. So it's not an apples to apples comparison from other GMK sets.
This is correct. There was some delay in correspondence and some back-and-forth to ensure that the legends are accurate to what was rendered.
Thank you both for your patience, and sorry for the delays.
Post by: mgsickler on Thu, 14 May 2020, 11:58:26
Post by: pr0ximity on Thu, 14 May 2020, 19:44:51
Finally got an update from GMK with regards to production. This is expected to ship out late June/early July.
Awesome!
Post by: LightningXI on Mon, 13 July 2020, 13:26:18
We have not received a new solid estimate from GMK as things have gotten delayed further since the last update. Novelkeys and I estimate that we will receive the kits in August. Extras will be available after the GB ships out, and will be announced through the Novelkeys newsletter. For other vendors, please consult with their newsletter.
edit 8/1/2020: requested a new update. Hoping to hear back soon.
Post by: LightningXI on Tue, 18 August 2020, 12:24:38
Apologies to all who have been anticipating this kit anxiously for all of the delays and slow process. I hope you understand.
Post by: pr0ximity on Wed, 02 September 2020, 17:21:42
Post by: LightningXI on Fri, 11 September 2020, 03:41:24
Can't wait myself, so I hope you are all excited!
Post by: mgsickler on Fri, 11 September 2020, 05:22:00
The kits are now en route to vendors as I've also heard that at least one of them has received it.
Can't wait myself, so I hope you are all excited!
We are set to receive ours today! We will get all orders shipped out next week for this. :)
Post by: billnye on Thu, 17 September 2020, 13:21:17
(https://i.imgur.com/DcaQ5UN.jpg)
Post by: LightningXI on Thu, 17 September 2020, 13:22:49
Just received my set in the mail! Thanks guys.
!!! photos!!!!!
Post by: pr0ximity on Thu, 17 September 2020, 21:12:39
Thanks! Great little kit, turned out very nice :cool:
Post by: LightningXI on Wed, 07 October 2020, 02:11:36
https://novelkeys.xyz/products/gmk-greek-beige-add-on-kit-extras
Here's a bit of what it looks like:
(https://i.imgur.com/rCXnyKT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HCqXs4g.jpg)
Post by: Sun on Tue, 13 October 2020, 19:59:04
(https://i.imgur.com/IKYa00T.jpg)
Post by: LightningXI on Tue, 13 October 2020, 20:02:23
Got one of the extras and I'm very happy with it.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/IKYa00T.jpg)
Happy to hear it!! That looks really great on the green. :thumb:
Post by: LightningXI on Thu, 15 October 2020, 13:37:52
(https://i.redd.it/hyo4ps0cu9t51.jpg)
Post by: LightningXI on Fri, 23 October 2020, 09:32:07
Posted on the Ion Keyboards Discord by snelltrail
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Posted by Khers on the MyKeyboardEU Discord server
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