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GMK APOLLO
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"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" - Neil Armstrong Inspired by the Apollo missions, GMK Apollo revolves around the moon. It pays homage to the greats, and looks towards the future of space travel. GMK Apollo takes the colors of our closest celestial body, as well as the surrounding void around it, and matches it to your keyboard.
Welcome to the GMK Apollo group buy!Running from the 25th of February to the 25th of March!(https://i.imgur.com/mu4Zcaw.png)
Shipping is expected to be May 2021
The set can be found from these vendors below!
US: TX Keyboards Buy Here! (https://www.us.txkeyboards.com/collections/group-buy/products/gmk-apollo?variant=31842933473340)
EU: CandyKeys Buy Here! (https://candykeys.com/group-buys/gmk-apollo)
AUS: DailyClack Buy Here! (https://dailyclack.com/collections/group-buys/products/gmk-apollo)
Asia: iLumKB Buy Here! (https://ilumkb.com/products/gb-gmk-apollo)
Canada: DeskHero Buy Here! (https://www.deskhero.ca/products/gmk-apollo)
Renders!
https://imgur.com/a/KrsCext
Colors Used:
(https://i.imgur.com/La6TIJq.png)
Sales Numbers:
Base: 1509
Numpad: 267
Spacebars: 325
Novelties: 756
Rama Caps: 344
Deskmats: 1138
Kits:
Pricing
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Command Module (Base Kit) - 250 MOQ $120
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Telemetry Module (Numpad+ISO) - 100 MOQ $50
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Lunar Module (Novelties) - 100 MOQ $40
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Propellant Module (40s/Ortho) - 100 MOQ $50
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Space Module (Spacebars) - 100 MOQ $25
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Rama Cap:
Rocket Man (R1 RAMA Cap) - 50 MOQ $45
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Deskmats:
Both will be 900mm x 400mm x 4mm and will have stitched flowing edges, how awesome is that!?
Lost in Space $17
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New Horizons $17
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Socials:
Follow updates for GMK Apollo on my Discord Server (https://discord.gg/n5v7D3J) and Instagram! (https://www.instagram.com/octixkb/)
Timeline:
The timeline for Apollo is estimated to be roughly 24 weeks, this, like with any other group buy, is subject to change.
Collaborations:
- Space Cables - Apollo Cable (https://spacecables.net/product/space-cables-x-apollo/)
(https://i.imgur.com/FIYZPqP.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/HqvJH93.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/0n1Z2b4.jpg)
Both USB-C and Mini USB will be available
- MarbleK (https://marblek.com/product/cosmos-black/) - Apollo Wristwrests
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=104701.0;attach=235855;image) (https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=104701.0;attach=235869;image)
Info:
60%: 40 pieces are already in my possession and will be available on 25th Feb. They can be shipped within 1 to 2 weeks. 65/75%: GB starting on 25th Feb, limit is 30 pieces max. Product will be shipped 4 months after the GB end. (probably faster) TKL: GB starting on 25th Feb, limit is 30 pieces max. Same as for 65% above
60% : 60USD + shipping 65/75% : 65USD + shipping TKL : 68USD + shipping
Note: The 60% has a flat design with 2 large rounded corners, while other sizes will have an angled design with smaller rounded corners.
For more info: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=104701.msg2865894#msg2865894
Artisan Collaborations:
- Alpha Keycaps - Apollo Keypora (FINISHED)
(https://i.imgur.com/M3fRmDd.jpg)
- DustyCaps - Luna Keycap (Public Buy) - MX R1
https://dustycaps.com/shop/cherryluna
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/665324169348513809/670937944885952523/DSC7212.jpg) (https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/665324169348513809/670937939236225024/DSC7189.jpg?width=1205&height=677)
A form for the cap will be open during the GB period through DustyCaps.
- SodieCaps - Apollo Collab (Raffle) - MX R1
Keycaps haven't started casting yet, follow SodieCaps on Instagram to be notified or join my Discord server listed above to be notified when it opens!
- C.Y.O - Apollo Collab (Raffle)
Keycaps haven't started casting yet, follow C.Y.O on Instagram to be notified or join my Discord server listed above to be notified when it opens!
Special Thanks:
- To everyone who has given me feedback along the way! You guys rock
- Abec for giving me some amazing renders and feedback. And thanks for putting up with my last second render needs =p
- Jude for the valuable assistance
- Everyone who's hyped up Apollo and helped reach more people than I ever imagined
- Acasia for the amazing deskmat artwork!
- All the vendors for working with me and staying with me for the journey!
- Everyone else I've forgotten!
Updates:
- GB Thread opened: 23.2.2020
If you would like to support this set please paste this link into your profile signature! You can do this via Profile -> Modify Profile -> Forum Profile -> Signature!
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Thanks everyone!
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Approved
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Hell yeah, my first group buy
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I just went on the TXKeyboard website to purchase the Apollo Keysets but it says its sold out. Am I seeing this correctly?
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Am I seeing this correctly?
Read the description on the product page
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Am I seeing this correctly?
Read the description on the product page
Sorry. For some reason I though 12PM was this morning. It didn't occur to me that it would of been 12AM. My mistake!
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Am I seeing this correctly?
Read the description on the product page
Sorry. For some reason I though 12PM was this morning. It didn't occur to me that it would of been 12AM. My mistake!
All good! US will be live in T-Minus 1 hour! For those lucky Canadians out there it’s already live on deskhero!
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Group buy is now live for the US and Canada!
10 orders already within the first minute :eek:
US: https://www.us.txkeyboards.com/collections/group-buy/products/gmk-apollo?variant=31842933473340
Canada: https://www.deskhero.ca/products/gmk-apollo
Other vendors will go live very shortly!
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LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Ordered :thumb:
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Just picked up a set!
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Ordered. First group buy!
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Do we have an idea of how much has sold yet?
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Do we have an idea of how much has sold yet?
Looking like more than 100 base kits sold already!
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does that rama cap actually glow?
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does that rama cap actually glow?
Yep! Glow in the dark infill
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Too scared to order from Candy Keys, so probably will have to skip this one :(
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Too scared to order from Candy Keys, so probably will have to skip this one :(
Why that?
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What is the Salvun cap about? It’s 50 USD so I am curious what differentiates it from the novelties.
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What is the Salvun cap about? It’s 50 USD so I am curious what differentiates it from the novelties.
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It's made from metal.
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I still haven't understood this, if someone could explain it to me, thanks in advance...
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(http://s15.imagestime.com/out.php/i1184863_deskmatapollo.jpg) (http://www.imagestime.com/imageshow.php/1184863_deskmatapollo.jpg.html)
I still haven't understood this, if someone could explain it to me, thanks in advance...
Just checking this now.
I'll update the thread when it's been solved
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Looking forward to picking up this set, GLWGB!
Update: In for base, spacebar, and novelties :)
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Amazing numbers so far!!!
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(http://s15.imagestime.com/out.php/i1184863_deskmatapollo.jpg) (http://www.imagestime.com/imageshow.php/1184863_deskmatapollo.jpg.html)
I still haven't understood this, if someone could explain it to me, thanks in advance...
Just checking this now.
I'll update the thread when it's been solved
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🤔
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what in the actual fudge is that markup
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what in the actual fudge is that markup
Classic Candykeys pricing on deskmats. Ridiculous.
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after the gb could you release the deskpad artwork? i need it to realize a personal project (i want to reproduce it on a piece of wood with a woodburning pen)
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what in the actual fudge is that markup
Classic Candykeys pricing on deskmats. Ridiculous.
Managed to get it down to 25 EUR. Updated.
after the gb could you release the deskpad artwork? i need it to realize a personal project (i want to reproduce it on a piece of wood with a woodburning pen)
I think I will, not in full, but I definitely want to release it :)
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what in the actual fudge is that markup
Classic Candykeys pricing on deskmats. Ridiculous.
Managed to get it down to 25 EUR. Updated.
Still higher than any other EU Proxy (Hint: there's only one other legitimate EU Proxy)
Stop partnering with Candykeys. Not because of liability issues but because of their greediness.
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Picked up Base + RAMA + Deskmat.
Thank you!
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what in the actual fudge is that markup
Classic Candykeys pricing on deskmats. Ridiculous.
Managed to get it down to 25 EUR. Updated.
Still higher than any other EU Proxy (Hint: there's only one other legitimate EU Proxy)
Stop partnering with Candykeys. Not because of liability issues but because of their greediness.
Why would you say that? What is that for bias thing to say? Exactly this is the type of comments we do not like to see, it only creates separation and unnecessary taking of sides, What else shows that we are greedy?
Many are asking how this cost is calculated:
Take the cost of a deskmat, we can not write it down what it is but you can guess. This is not a NK or DM set, so the manufacturing pricing is kinder to us, a lot kinder.
A deskmat weighs at around 1kg, if not more, it is a big one. From weighing the older desk-mats, it is clear. 1KG from Asia on average costs 8-11 EUR, we are not in America, they are also high volume products and not "sleekly packed"
Price of Deskmat + 9 EUR
We have import fees, we import using DHL and TNT, so they will correctly place the Deskmat under a HS Code of Rubber. We can not do anything about it, Shirts from TKC land under the same style fee, so do plastic pellets that we import for our own plastic injection molding. This ranges from experience to be around a 15% tax, that we do not get back, as it is a so to say import "fine" on rubber. AKA, we are looking at a further price increase of (Deskmat + 9 EUR * 1,15) - Not to mention that we ignore the 25 EUR import set fee, and then there SOMETIMES is a financing fee for the import depending on the courier, which is 2.5%
Keyboards, Switches, Electronics do not fall under this import fee.
You are stuck at that price, now you have a 19% tax on sales, which USA does not have (they also have half the shipping price (woo economy!) and they have no import fees (love China)), so lets say 30 EUR sales price is 30/1,19=25,00 EUR
You have free shipping to all common EU countries above 50,00 EUR, so that is easily -10 EUR for our half, while the nice guys you mentioned have shipping costs for countries.
AND we are also not counting in 1-3% Credit Card + PayPal fees in that price, forget designer fees, any profits for anyone here with such price sadly.
Does this put the price into perspective?
GMK Apollo Base pricing is priced so that its non-profit (legal amount before the commerce authorities knock on our door for underpricing) until a much higher quantity, so there is also no designer profit there, and we are working on those for free unless we hit a certain MOQ.
Other products that people might think as being expensive are: RAMA Keys (full under Aluminium in Import), KBDFans Kits, NK Deskmats (Manufacturing Price is 3x as high) and possibly some other small things.
If you want to take this up further then please e-mail personally at support@candykeys.com as GH is really hard to follow at times.
Thanks
David
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after the gb could you release the deskpad artwork? i need it to realize a personal project (i want to reproduce it on a piece of wood with a woodburning pen)
I think I will, not in full, but I definitely want to release it :)
Thanks man, i will wait patiently.
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We have import fees, we import using DHL and TNT, so they will correctly place the Deskmat under a HS Code of Rubber. We can not do anything about it, Shirts from TKC land under the same style fee, so do plastic pellets that we import for our own plastic injection molding. This ranges from experience to be around a 15% tax, that we do not get back, as it is a so to say import "fine" on rubber. AKA, we are looking at a further price increase of (Deskmat + 9 EUR * 1,15) - Not to mention that we ignore the 25 EUR import set fee, and then there SOMETIMES is a financing fee for the import depending on the courier, which is 2.5%
I was just talking about the deskmats because they are way, way higher than at any other EU proxy.
So in the end it's a German customs thing again, gotcha. Thanks for the clarification.
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Just picked up a set. love the colors!
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Insane numbers after 5 days!
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Amazing!!! Congrats 🎉
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Amazing sales so far! Thanks everyone so far for the support. It means a lot :)
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Great numbers! Really excited to put this set on my board :)
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Thank you so much for ISO. All kits and deskmat ordered.
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What’s the estimated ship date?
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What’s the estimated ship date?
Probably 6 months +
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Is the deskpad machine washable?
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Is the deskpad machine washable?
Yep it is! Just contacted the manu now and they confirmed it
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Numbers looking solid!
I heard that there’s an ARTKEY Sirius collab coming up soon? Do you know when it is?
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GMK Apollo Sirus Raffle! Base Kit buyers will have a x3 chance of winning!
More info here! https://artkeyuniverse.com/shop/detail/apollo
The form will be open for 10 minutes!
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Set is stunningly gorgeous. No 2U shift is a deal breaker though... :'(
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Man. That's a nice mid-GB bump. Must have been artkey raffle? It is one of the nicer artkey colorsets imo.
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Will the 2.00 blank keycap work on a 2U left-shift key with stabilizers? Also, if not, is it possible to include that in this order? I just placed an order for a ton of keycaps, but if there's no 2U shift, I'll definitely be pulling out.
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Will the 2.00 blank keycap work on a 2U left-shift key with stabilizers? Also, if not, is it possible to include that in this order? I just placed an order for a ton of keycaps, but if there's no 2U shift, I'll definitely be pulling out.
Sorry, there isn’t sadly. And it wouldn’t be possible to include in the order.
Sorry in advance!
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Pantone samples are here!
More pictures are coming soon.
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From left to right: Cool Gray 2C, 431 C, 4140 C
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Note: Photos aren't 100% color accurate, expect some degree of discrepancies.
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Love these colours. They should look really well when in real life.
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this set is defintely x
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Love these colours. They should look really well when in real life.
Yeah, I can’t wait to get the first round of color samples!
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I ordered my set :D
Now I just have to wait
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Really glad this set is doing so well :) can't wait!
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That is some solid numbers. Look at that consistent growth.
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I'm so excited for this, got it with the Dusty and Alpha artisans and the cable, the Lunar mat and Salvun, and it'll look just amazing on the upcoming Eclipse. What a perfect first set.
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I'm so excited for this, got it with the Dusty and Alpha artisans and the cable, the Lunar mat and Salvun, and it'll look just amazing on the upcoming Eclipse. What a perfect first set.
What a great setup to go with it! Should be a great aesthetic :)
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helllll yes! my first group buy.
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Ending tomorrow! Nearing 1000 base kits!!
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so pumped for this—it's my first group buy
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Awesome numbers everyone! Thanks for the support so far, means the world. Group buy for US at least will conclude at midnight tonight PST, so get those orders in whilst you can. The EU will follow suit and should conclude tomorrow morning. Most other vendors should follow suit.
Thanks :)
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Broke 1000 and got all the MOQs! Way to go!
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Just yeeted a base kit + spacebars before midnight
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Damn... I was going to order, and I wasn't paying attention to the date :(
Woops...
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Damn... I was going to order, and I wasn't paying attention to the date :(
Woops...
All other vendors other than US should be open for a tiny bit more time if you’re able to sneak in.
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Damn... I was going to order, and I wasn't paying attention to the date :(
Woops...
All other vendors other than US should be open for a tiny bit more time if you’re able to sneak in.
I'm in the same boat. Could I order from EU even if I'm in the US?
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I'm kinda confused, on Candykeys it says the gb still has 1 day 17hours left. But when I add the items into my cart, it says the items are out of stock. What's going on here?
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after the gb could you release the deskpad artwork? i need it to realize a personal project (i want to reproduce it on a piece of wood with a woodburning pen)
I think I will, not in full, but I definitely want to release it :)
news about the release?
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I've been lookting for some information on the Oblivion color scheme but couldn't find anything. Does anyone know the the Apollo mods and Oblivion mods compare colorwise?
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I've been lookting for some information on the Oblivion color scheme but couldn't find anything. Does anyone know the the Apollo mods and Oblivion mods compare colorwise?
Check out https://matrixzj.github.io/
It will have almost every set that has gone to GB
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Some amazing numbers. Made sure to pick up a second set before the end of the GB. Will you keep this thread updated with info regarding the buy?
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I just noticed...
Why is there an extra B key in the base kit?
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I just noticed...
Why is there an extra B key in the base kit?
Alice layouts
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Can I still join this 😭😭😭😭
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Extras will be a thing.
Can I still join this 😭😭😭😭
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Any timeline on when you will get color samples?
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Any timeline on when you will get color samples?
Currently, it's a very awkward situation. I had the color samples shipped to GMK around 3 months ago directly from me. Subsequently, due to COVID, they were placed on sea freight 1 month later. Upon learning of this I decided the best option would be to order a second set of samples to ensure fast delivery. These were shipped Pantone US to a US address via 'MyUS', a parcel forwarding company. From this, they send it over to Germany via DHL directly. Last week I received an email directly from them notifying me that the parcel was lost in their headquarters in the US and they are currently looking to resolve this situation. I may end up ordering a 3rd batch of samples very soon if I don't hear back from them!
I am doing everything I can, but due to shipping, COVID, and downright luck, the samples are yet to arrive.
But, I am confident we will be able to approve colors quickly to ensure the sets ship when GMK first said they would. Sorry for the confusion of this, if anyone has questions about anything, feel free to ask and I'll do my best to keep as transparent as possible.
On another note, the deskmats are finishing production today and will be sent to all vendors subsequently. Most should ship in around 1 month from now if everything goes to plan!
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Currently, it's a very awkward situation. I had the color samples shipped to GMK around 3 months ago directly from me. Subsequently, due to COVID, they were placed on sea freight 1 month later. Upon learning of this I decided the best option would be to order a second set of samples to ensure fast delivery. These were shipped Pantone US to a US address via 'MyUS', a parcel forwarding company. From this, they send it over to Germany via DHL directly. Last week I received an email directly from them notifying me that the parcel was lost in their headquarters in the US and they are currently looking to resolve this situation. I may end up ordering a 3rd batch of samples very soon if I don't hear back from them!
I am doing everything I can, but due to shipping, COVID, and downright luck, the samples are yet to arrive.
But, I am confident we will be able to approve colors quickly to ensure the sets ship when GMK first said they would. Sorry for the confusion of this, if anyone has questions about anything, feel free to ask and I'll do my best to keep as transparent as possible.
On another note, the deskmats are finishing production today and will be sent to all vendors subsequently. Most should ship in around 1 month from now if everything goes to plan!
Don't feel pressured to deliver on time, I'm sure most would prefer a well matched set over one that arrived earlier, plus we all understand delays were inevitable with COVID-19. Thanks for the update / transparency.
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100% agreed. Deliver when ready.
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Third to that. Exciting about the desk mats!
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I unfortunately missed the GB on CandyKeys but hopefully I get another chance with the extras or a round 2! Beautiful set.
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after the gb could you release the deskpad artwork? i need it to realize a personal project (i want to reproduce it on a piece of wood with a woodburning pen)
I think I will, not in full, but I definitely want to release it :)
news about the release?
news about the release? part 2
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Any updates on the RAMA keys?
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Please take your time to ensure your vision becomes a reality!
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after the gb could you release the deskpad artwork? i need it to realize a personal project (i want to reproduce it on a piece of wood with a woodburning pen)
I think I will, not in full, but I definitely want to release it :)
news about the release?
news about the release? part 2
Hi, I will work to release a version that will be available for personal use e.g. Wallpapers. I just want to minimize the risk of stealing and people reproducing the mats.
Any updates on the RAMA keys?
They have been produced and shipped to vendors as far as I know. I know DeskHero has gotten theirs, but as for the other vendors, I'd keep updated on their socials!
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No pressure but just curious if there are any updates. Are the desk mats going to be shipped separately? Thanks!
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No pressure but just curious if there are any updates. Are the desk mats going to be shipped separately? Thanks!
Deskmats are shipped separately only if you ordered them separately (so thus paying for shipping for them individually)
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No pressure but just curious if there are any updates. Are the desk mats going to be shipped separately? Thanks!
Hey there!
Yes, there are some updates. So far RAMA's and deskmats have all been produced and shipped, some still waiting to get to vendors. As for the caps themselves, its been fairly slow-moving and nothing really to update. I know GMK is still matching up colors as the problems with shipping resulted in this being delayed, so samples should arrive shortly. I'll keep you all posted when I hear what's happening.
As for the question regarding deskmats, as LightningXI stated, Deskmats are shipped separately only if you ordered them separately.However I know some vendors will wait until the caps come to ship your deskmat.
Thanks for the support.
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I really love the designs and colors you chose, can't wait to receive my set sometime round December. Ended up catching it last minute through Daily Clack :)
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R1 color samples have arrived from GMK!
My initial thoughts after I've had some time to look and think is that the mod and accent color are pretty spot on (Cool Gray 2C and 4140C).
As for the Alpha color, GMK sent two as they were custom colors they did in the past which came fairly close to the color (431C), I feel like they don't come very close to matching up with the color sample I did send in. It definitely is missing that blue-ish hue, and I'll let them know this.
Thank you all for your patience and support, it's been very tough with all these COVID hiccups in the process.
I'll keep you updated when I have anything new.
Stay safe!
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Excellent, thank you for keeping us informed. A longer wait is no problem if it means an improved final product.
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Looking for ward to this, great to hear that it is close to being ready.
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Is there an update on when these will ship and what happened? Is it just COVID, or are there other delays?
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Also curious about the status on this....
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Is there an update on when these will ship and what happened? Is it just COVID, or are there other delays?
Also curious about the status on this....
Currently still awaiting a timeline from GMK regarding manufacturing and distribution. It's all been very slow with COVID delays, but hopefully will begin very soon!
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Currently still awaiting a timeline from GMK regarding manufacturing and distribution. It's all been very slow with COVID delays, but hopefully will begin very soon!
Rip lol.
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is there gonna be extras?
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Is it still possible to join group buy since its been delayed?
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Is it still possible to join group buy since its been delayed?
The actual buy is long over, but once the sets are produced and sent to the customers the vendors will list extras which you could buy then. But there will only be a limited amount available so you need to be fast if you dont want to pay aftermarket prices.
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Do extras include base kit, or just those extra keycaps?
Thanks
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Extras will also include a limited amount of base kits.
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Any news from gmk?
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Hi all, sorry for the long radio silence.
I got a message from a vendor saying that GMK estimated the set would be shipping to them in May - very exciting!
I'll keep you all updated.
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Great news, thanks for the update.
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Octix,
Would you ever think about running this same set in KAT profile sometime after this ships out? The colors look like they could translate well into PBD, and KAT is where it's AT.
I did grab this set when it ran, but am finding myself much preferring KAT to GMK lately.
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Are we still on track to ship this month?
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Are we still on track to ship this month?
No it's currently estimated for June.
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Now it’s august, says GMK.
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Interesting
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My poor Dwarf Factory Apollo key cap will have to be lonely for another month or two (or maybe 3, at this point who knows).
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Wtb dis set
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We received a notification from GMK today that the set will be shipped sometime this week or next Monday the latest. Please note this is for US orders.
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oh. baby.
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I just received my shipping notification (Candykeys, EU)!
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Damn, I can't believe I missed out on this T_T. Would've gone great with the Space80 Apollo in Deep Ocean
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I just received my shipping notification (Candykeys, EU)!
Brilliant! ill be checking my emails religiously now :)
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Did 40s kit not make MOQ?
Just received my order from Candy Keys, but it's missing the 40s kit.
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Did 40s kit not make MOQ?
Just received my order from Candy Keys, but it's missing the 40s kit.
MOQ for the 40s kit was 100 afaik. So it should have been made.
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Did 40s kit not make MOQ?
Just received my order from Candy Keys, but it's missing the 40s kit.
MOQ for the 40s kit was 100 afaik. So it should have been made.
Ah then it's just Candy Keys forgetting half of my order I suppose :-[
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Did 40s kit not make MOQ?
Just received my order from Candy Keys, but it's missing the 40s kit.
I didn't recieve my deskpad either, anyone knows what's up with this?
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Did 40s kit not make MOQ?
Just received my order from Candy Keys, but it's missing the 40s kit.
I didn't recieve my deskpad either, anyone knows what's up with this?
Candy Keys being Candy Keys ;D
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I didn't recieve my deskpad either, anyone knows what's up with this?
I did get a deskpad - the wrong one though :rolleyes:
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Did 40s kit not make MOQ?
Just received my order from Candy Keys, but it's missing the 40s kit.
All kits were made :thumb:
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Did 40s kit not make MOQ?
Just received my order from Candy Keys, but it's missing the 40s kit.
All kits were made :thumb:
Yep have everything but my 40s kit too.
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Managed to get some extras on Candykeys. Hype :D
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Managed to get some extras on Candykeys. Hype :D
Vendors selling extras before they fulfil GB orders, smh
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I got a response from Candykeys for those waiting on ortho kits. They told me they were only sent a very limited number of ortho sets, and they are aware kits are missing from orders. They're working to resolve the issue now.
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(https://i.imgur.com/Q7HX2AS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NvBnvup.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/GbMn4Eb.jpg)
:thumb:
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Anyone know when extras will be on sale on Mekibo?
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Anyone know when extras will be on sale on Mekibo?
They just came in on the 19th and haven’t started shipping yet. Extras will probably be in a few weeks.
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Looks amazing! Can't wait to see it in person.
p.s. If anyone has received the set, post photos! I love seeing what people pair it with :D
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Another one!
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Boop65
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dolch!!!
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Really disappointed with GMK Apollo. I should have payed more attention to the modifier lengths and what keeb I was planning for it.
I assumed that it would have more than 2 1.25u Novelty keys, but I was wrong.
I am also disappointed with the quality. The legends are very crisp, but the manufacturing marks on the back and underside of the keys are really rough. I have $30 Chinese key caps that do a better job.
(https://i.imgur.com/ai8eEkd.jpg)
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Really disappointed with GMK Apollo. I should have payed more attention to the modifier lengths and what keeb I was planning for it.
I assumed that it would have more than 2 1.25u Novelty keys, but I was wrong.
I am also disappointed with the quality. The legends are very crisp, but the manufacturing marks on the back and underside of the keys are really rough. I have $30 Chinese key caps that do a better job.
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(https://i.imgur.com/ai8eEkd.jpg)
Oh, that sucks. Could we get a close up of the marks you're talking about?
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Not every key is this bad, only some, but for $200, I feel like they should not have a saw tooth edge.
(https://i.imgur.com/90GydRw.jpg)
Every key has this manufacturing defect. Most key sets I have also have a similar bump, but they are on the bottom, not the back. I have a prime_e, and I use 2 keys flipped backwards (backspace and space bar), so I have these defects staring at me. If it was a less pricey set I would not mind, but for the price (and the almost 2 year wait) I was expecting more.
(https://i.imgur.com/eKGUWXQ.jpg)
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GMK doesn't care about quality :cool:
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Really disappointed with GMK Apollo. I should have payed more attention to the modifier lengths and what keeb I was planning for it.
I assumed that it would have more than 2 1.25u Novelty keys, but I was wrong.
I am also disappointed with the quality. The legends are very crisp, but the manufacturing marks on the back and underside of the keys are really rough. I have $30 Chinese key caps that do a better job.
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(https://i.imgur.com/ai8eEkd.jpg)
Sorry to hear about the quality of yours. I checked my sets and some of the caps do have burr on the inside but I was able to rub or remove it with my nail. They are well enough made but poorly finished, most likely due to GMK time pressures. They need to watch their quality and I agree that some of my so called 'cheap' caps like Infinikey are very well made and finished, they are also properly packaged.
Irrespective of the caps, your build looks superb BTW, +1 for the KeyCult as well.
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Not every key is this bad, only some, but for $200, I feel like they should not have a saw tooth edge.
Every key has this manufacturing defect. Most key sets I have also have a similar bump, but they are on the bottom, not the back. I have a prime_e, and I use 2 keys flipped backwards (backspace and space bar), so I have these defects staring at me. If it was a less pricey set I would not mind, but for the price (and the almost 2 year wait) I was expecting more.
Those aren't manufacturing defects.
They are spruemarks from the molds and they are completely normal for doubleshot keycap sets.
And there's no way to get rid of them since the doubleshot manufacturing process requires them.
The reason that they are on the bottom of some cheaper sets is because those are usually dyesub PBT.
On dyesub caps the location of the mold sprue doesn't matter. For doubleshot it does.
And honestly:
A rough underside of the keycap is not a quality indicator.
Nobody is going to look under his keycaps...
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The pickiness level in this hobby is beyond me.
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Really disappointed with GMK Apollo. I should have payed more attention to the modifier lengths and what keeb I was planning for it.
I assumed that it would have more than 2 1.25u Novelty keys, but I was wrong.
I am also disappointed with the quality. The legends are very crisp, but the manufacturing marks on the back and underside of the keys are really rough. I have $30 Chinese key caps that do a better job.
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(https://i.imgur.com/ai8eEkd.jpg)
just sell your set to me so you can get 7 chinese **** clones instead and be happy :thumb:
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Not every key is this bad, only some, but for $200, I feel like they should not have a saw tooth edge.
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(https://i.imgur.com/90GydRw.jpg)
Every key has this manufacturing defect. Most key sets I have also have a similar bump, but they are on the bottom, not the back. I have a prime_e, and I use 2 keys flipped backwards (backspace and space bar), so I have these defects staring at me. If it was a less pricey set I would not mind, but for the price (and the almost 2 year wait) I was expecting more.
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(https://i.imgur.com/eKGUWXQ.jpg)
I wouldn't call this a defect - Cherry and GMK have always produced keycaps like this, from original Cherry doubleshots, early GMK sets, to modern sets. The doubleshotting process that GMK uses looks slightly different than Chinese manufactures that use a larger inner piece to fit into the surrounding keycap. The plastic piece used for the font on GMK is smaller and inner walls aren't as separated. I guess that doesn't matter since GMK has more consistent legends than any Chinese keycap set I've seen.
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The pickiness level in this hobby is beyond me.
People just don't understand how things work.
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The pickiness level in this hobby is beyond me.
People just don't understand how things work.
The underside of my car looks rough. Its not as nice as the top.
Also, I like to drive in reverse but am limited to only one gear that drives in that direction. I'm very disappointed.
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Not every key is this bad, only some, but for $200, I feel like they should not have a saw tooth edge.
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/90GydRw.jpg)
Every key has this manufacturing defect. Most key sets I have also have a similar bump, but they are on the bottom, not the back. I have a prime_e, and I use 2 keys flipped backwards (backspace and space bar), so I have these defects staring at me. If it was a less pricey set I would not mind, but for the price (and the almost 2 year wait) I was expecting more.
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(https://i.imgur.com/eKGUWXQ.jpg)
lmao
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The pickiness level in this hobby is beyond me.
People just don't understand how things work.
Seriously, its amazing.
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Expectations not based on reality lead to disappointment
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Not every key is this bad, only some, but for $200, I feel like they should not have a saw tooth edge.
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/90GydRw.jpg)
Every key has this manufacturing defect. Most key sets I have also have a similar bump, but they are on the bottom, not the back. I have a prime_e, and I use 2 keys flipped backwards (backspace and space bar), so I have these defects staring at me. If it was a less pricey set I would not mind, but for the price (and the almost 2 year wait) I was expecting more.
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(https://i.imgur.com/eKGUWXQ.jpg)
so this is your first gmk set?
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Apollo extras for US customers will go live: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 @ 11AM PDT via. Mekibo
You can purchase multiple kits, but only 1 of each. e.g: 1 novelty, 1 base
Good luck all!
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I got a response from Candykeys for those waiting on ortho kits. They told me they were only sent a very limited number of ortho sets, and they are aware kits are missing from orders. They're working to resolve the issue now.
waiting for ortho kit yet...
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Received my set and it looks great. I'd attach a pick of them on my Rukia r2, but... maybe holding your breath for that isn't the best option. :))
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The underside of my car looks rough. Its not as nice as the top.
Also, I like to drive in reverse but am limited to only one gear that drives in that direction. I'm very disappointed.
Best post I've read all week.
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Too scared to order from Candy Keys, so probably will have to skip this one :(
Should have listened to my gut feeling, lmao. So bad.
@octix I assume you working hard to find a solution for the people who ordered 40s kits that seem to be missing?
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Too scared to order from Candy Keys, so probably will have to skip this one :(
Should have listened to my gut feeling, lmao. So bad.
@octix I assume you working hard to find a solution for the people who ordered 40s kits that seem to be missing?
Sorry for the late response! A solution is in the works - apologies for this. Hope everyone is enjoying their sets :)
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Any updates? I’m still waiting for my 40s kit unfortunately. I might as well ask for a refund as it doesn't fill me with confidence this will be solved. I'm still waiting 6 months after GB has shipped, lol.
Am I the only one who ordered 40s kit from Candy Keys?
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Any updates? I’m still waiting for my 40s kit unfortunately. I might as well ask for a refund as it doesn't fill me with confidence this will be solved. I'm still waiting 6 months after GB has shipped, lol.
Am I the only one who ordered 40s kit from Candy Keys?
Me too.
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Any updates? I’m still waiting for my 40s kit unfortunately. I might as well ask for a refund as it doesn't fill me with confidence this will be solved. I'm still waiting 6 months after GB has shipped, lol.
Am I the only one who ordered 40s kit from Candy Keys?
Got mine today.
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Any updates? I’m still waiting for my 40s kit unfortunately. I might as well ask for a refund as it doesn't fill me with confidence this will be solved. I'm still waiting 6 months after GB has shipped, lol.
Am I the only one who ordered 40s kit from Candy Keys?
Got mine today.
I just got a shipment notification, so looks like they're actually shipping! What a miracle ;D
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Well that's good news, still waiting on mine though.. Maybe i should make more noise.
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Wierd request but if anybody has a 'z' key they're willing to sell, hit me up!
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this needs an update & rerun imo ;)
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R2
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+1 for R2!
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+R2