GMK 85|15 groupbuy (CANCELLED)

[CommonCurt]

This buy is about pure nostalgia and offering a lot of legends that are quite rare and haven't been made in decades. It will be a one time thing. I wanted to do it earlier for the 30th anniversary of MX keyboards. If it's not your thing, thats fine.

Is it possible that you will do a reversed classic beige like this in the future with the same layout as you did with dolch ?

[Dreamre]

This buy is about pure nostalgia and offering a lot of legends that are quite rare and haven't been made in decades. It will be a one time thing. I wanted to do it earlier for the 30th anniversary of MX keyboards. If it's not your thing, thats fine.

Is it possible that you will do a reversed classic beige like this in the future with the same layout as you did with dolch ?

Photeq might be making the classic one...I think!

[CommonCurt]

This buy is about pure nostalgia and offering a lot of legends that are quite rare and haven't been made in decades. It will be a one time thing. I wanted to do it earlier for the 30th anniversary of MX keyboards. If it's not your thing, thats fine.

Is it possible that you will do a reversed classic beige like this in the future with the same layout as you did with dolch ?

Photeq might be making the classic one...I think!

I'm definitely going to be getting in on Photekq's GB  , but I also really like this reversed classic beige. 

Just wondering if Ivan might consider running it again with a standard layout in the future?

[Karura]

Just curious, does anyone know which keyboards originally used the strike-through "0" on the numpad?

Just took a look at a lot of my Cherry/GMK stuff and none of it has it. It is definitely interesting, and I like that Ivan included on the Dolch set.

[WinterIsle]

If this is a real problem, I can always move caps from tray to bag myself on case by case basis.
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Thanks for the fast reply.
Just in case if i have collected enough orders here then will certainly need your help for re-packing them. 

[quochung1989]

Just curious, does anyone know which keyboards originally used the strike-through "0" on the numpad?

Just took a look at a lot of my Cherry/GMK stuff and none of it has it. It is definitely interesting, and I like that Ivan included on the Dolch set.

Maybe it is light saver V2. I have seen someone install Dolch on it

[IvanIvanovich]

No plans currently to run something like this again any time soon. Will be focusing on new colorways in future buys mostly with legends that adhere to modern standards.

[bueller]

No plans currently to run something like this again any time soon. Will be focusing on new colorways in future buys mostly with legends that adhere to modern standards.

How are the numbers going for the mod pack?

[codyeatworld]

Definitely not missing this one.

[Synjin]

Hope this GB goes through completely. Chances are it would any ways.

[Cafiend]

Really nice set!

[Sygaldry]

How does the color of the addon pack compare to PBT Classic Beige mods? 

[intelli78]

IMO it's not that important to have a color match with any particular set, since you can always just replace ALL the beige keys with those from I van's set. Issue eliminated.

[IvanIvanovich]

That is exactly why there are so many keys in the modifiers kit. Due to how many different shades Cherry used over the 30 years, chances are it won't match most... it will match some so it just depends on what you have. Better to replace all of them in whole key sections that to have something that looks like a patchwork.

Only 40-50 orders for each thing so far. Long ways to go still.

[bueller]

That is exactly why there are so many keys in the modifiers kit. Due to how many different shades Cherry used over the 30 years, chances are it won't match most... it will match some so it just depends on what you have. Better to replace all of them in whole key sections that to have something that looks like a patchwork.

Only 40-50 orders for each thing so far. Long ways to go still.

Come on people!

[yicaoyimu]

Add ~15 order for each set from enjoyclick.

[renne]

Add ~15 order for each set from enjoyclick.

cao mu da da zao!

[bazh]

we should have an order count :v

[Elrick]

Definitely not missing this one.

Same here, missing out on a GMK order session is like refusing a night out with Sasha Grey (which lists you as some kind of weird masochist, denying yourself such a perfect treat)  .

[JaccoW]

Definitely not missing this one.

Same here, missing out on a GMK order session is like refusing a night out with Sasha Grey (which lists you as some kind of weird masochist, denying yourself such a perfect treat)  .

Or Sasha Grey and Lily Labeau.

[Elrick]

Or Sasha Grey and Lily Labeau.

Not Lily, she simply looks too worn out plus I always liked Sasha from the beginning  .

[echo0]

Ordered. 

[radio_killah]

Thanks Ivan for putting up the current order counts. 

[tbc]

i will buy your winkeys and start keys.

don't ask.

[Synjin]

Do you guys think that we can reach the GMK MOQ by the end of this GB?

[Elrick]

Do you guys think that we can reach the GMK MOQ by the end of this GB?

Who knows but it's unfortunate here that many newbs think that this is some PMK setup in which you sign up on the absolute LAST day of this Group Buy, when it clearly isn't.

You sign up now even if you decide to change your mind down the road due to other circumstances (personal or business) so you need the numbers to show GMK that we're serious about getting these made.

Besides, you need to look at these with eyes of keeping them because these colours stand the test of time.  I know with youngsters here on this forum everything is about instant gratification meaning they want something bright and colourful to capture their attention.  What stands the test of time are traditional GMK colours because that keyboard with these colourways last forever.  They do become true 'CLASSICS' and that keyboard never loses it's timeless appeal to the traditionalist  .

Hence if all you want is a kiddie-like keyboard stay with PMK key-caps but if you want a mature and timeless design - GMK is your ultimate choice.

[Synjin]

Do GMK keycaps wear the same way as other ABS plastic key caps?

[Geroximo]

I know with youngsters here on this forum everything is about instant gratification meaning they want something bright and colourful to capture their attention.  What stands the test of time are traditional GMK colours because that keyboard with these colourways last forever.  They do become true 'CLASSICS' and that keyboard never loses it's timeless appeal to the traditionalist  .

I'm still thinking about ordering a Mod-Pack. It would fit the cherry keycaps I got from old G80/G81s perfectly, but damn ... 55€ (+shipping to Europe) for a Mod-Pack ... I could get full sets for that *wallet crying*

[bueller]

Do GMK keycaps wear the same way as other ABS plastic key caps?

Opinions vary but personally I still haven't noticed any shine on mine in the year I've had them. I'd have a hard time believing Signature Plastics caps would last that long with daily use.

[Elrick]

Do GMK keycaps wear the same way as other ABS plastic key caps?

Opinions vary but personally I still haven't noticed any shine on mine in the year I've had them. I'd have a hard time believing Signature Plastics caps would last that long with daily use.

I've got several Beige Originals and non of them have even started to develop any shine at all.  The oldest ones are from 14 years ago and still look like new, who would think simple ABS could last that long without even showing any wear.

Suspect it's the original German manufactured sets that were done right in the first place, they always do everything perfect without taking any shortcuts, when it comes to making anything within their borders.

[Synjin]

Do GMK keycaps wear the same way as other ABS plastic key caps?

Opinions vary but personally I still haven't noticed any shine on mine in the year I've had them. I'd have a hard time believing Signature Plastics caps would last that long with daily use.

I've got several Beige Originals and non of them have even started to develop any shine at all.  The oldest ones are from 14 years ago and still look like new, who would think simple ABS could last that long without even showing any wear.

Suspect it's the original German manufactured sets that were done right in the first place, they always do everything perfect without taking any shortcuts, when it comes to making anything within their borders.

Perhaps the absence of shine only is possible if not used regularly? How often did you use the ones you have had before they do start to show shine at all?

[SpAmRaY]

Do GMK keycaps wear the same way as other ABS plastic key caps?

Opinions vary but personally I still haven't noticed any shine on mine in the year I've had them. I'd have a hard time believing Signature Plastics caps would last that long with daily use.

I've got several Beige Originals and non of them have even started to develop any shine at all.  The oldest ones are from 14 years ago and still look like new, who would think simple ABS could last that long without even showing any wear.

Suspect it's the original German manufactured sets that were done right in the first place, they always do everything perfect without taking any shortcuts, when it comes to making anything within their borders.

Perhaps the absence of shine only is possible if not used regularly? How often did you use the ones you have had before they do start to show shine at all?

In my daily use of a GMK dolch set (8-10 hrs/day) for at least 6 months if not a little longer the only key I had any noticeable shine on was the space bar.

[Synjin]

That sounds pretty amazing. It would be consistent hours of typing? Is it coding or actual typing you use it for?

[SpAmRaY]

That sounds pretty amazing. It would be consistent hours of typing? Is it coding or actual typing you use it for?

I should quantify that better. I do a little of everything really but it is definitely not continuous typing all day but more entering commands, typing emails, spreadsheet work etc.

[IvanIvanovich]

It took me about 3 years of heavy daily use to put some real shine on a set I got new. It depends a whole lot on your skin texture and chemical composition of skin oils on how fast it will wear... along with how much it is used each person will have some different wear rates.

[C-g]

Long time lurker here, made an account to get in on (at least) the mod pack for this GB. Really liking the flexibility with the mods.

Sorry if this has been asked already but I didn't spot it. On the image for the modifier pack in the first post, it looks like the legends on the two longest shift keys are a slightly lighter colour than the other legends. Is this correct or is that just the way that it looks in the image?

[Karura]

Long time lurker here, made an account to get in on (at least) the mod pack for this GB. Really liking the flexibility with the mods.

Sorry if this has been asked already but I didn't spot it. On the image for the modifier pack in the first post, it looks like the legends on the two longest shift keys are a slightly lighter colour than the other legends. Is this correct or is that just the way that it looks in the image?

Welcome to GH! That is just a mockup; they should be the same colour.

[C-g]

Thanks, sounds good. I'll sign up once I work out how much money I have  .

[Chungas]

If anyone is buying the colour pack and doesn't want the wasd keys please let me know.

[BlackDragonTribal]

We can hit MOQ? I have little worry

[radio_killah]

We can hit MOQ? I have little worry

At this rate I think we might just be getting space bars...

[BlackDragonTribal]

We can hit MOQ? I have little worry

At this rate I think we might just be getting space bars...

That sure happen because it's over hit MOQ ha ha
Hope Mod pack can hit when deadline

[shower_king]

IF we couldn't reach the MOQ, the MOQ standard will be lower to make this group happen?

[tbc]

IF we couldn't reach the MOQ, the MOQ standard will be lower to make this group happen?

no.  that's not how things work.  if we don't hit MOQ, then nothing gets made and no money will change hands.

[Synjin]

IF we couldn't reach the MOQ, the MOQ standard will be lower to make this group happen?

no.  that's not how things work.  if we don't hit MOQ, then nothing gets made and no money will change hands.

The spacebars should still be made since MoQ for that isn't dependent on the main kit?

[quochung1989]

IF we couldn't reach the MOQ, the MOQ standard will be lower to make this group happen?

no.  that's not how things work.  if we don't hit MOQ, then nothing gets made and no money will change hands.

The spacebars should still be made since MoQ for that isn't dependent on the main kit?

Yeah sure

[tbc]

IF we couldn't reach the MOQ, the MOQ standard will be lower to make this group happen?

no.  that's not how things work.  if we don't hit MOQ, then nothing gets made and no money will change hands.

The spacebars should still be made since MoQ for that isn't dependent on the main kit?

i would assume so, but i'm not sure what's in ivan's agreement with gmk.

[IvanIvanovich]

Anything that make the MOQ will be made. Though I will be severely disappointed if all that is are spacebars. I may extend out a couple more week, maybe it will help since so close to holidays.

[ideus]

The main set may be splited in modifiers and alphas, and the modifier set broken down into smaller subsets so prices may be reduced.

[radio_killah]

Anything that make the MOQ will be made. Though I will be severely disappointed if all that is are spacebars. I may extend out a couple more week, maybe it will help since so close to holidays.

I definitely think that would be helpful a few more weeks won't hurt anything.