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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (R1 Samples in)
« Reply #100 on: Wed, 04 November 2020, 17:33:24 »
Excellent, thank you for keeping us informed. A longer wait is no problem if it means an improved final product.
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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (R1 Samples in)
« Reply #101 on: Thu, 05 November 2020, 04:46:36 »
Looking for ward to this, great to hear that it is close to being ready.
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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Color samples approved)
« Reply #102 on: Fri, 08 January 2021, 02:48:03 »
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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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Color samples approved)
« Reply #103 on: Wed, 20 January 2021, 11:41:01 »
Also curious about the status on this....

Offline octix

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Color samples approved)
« Reply #104 on: Sat, 23 January 2021, 04:09:06 »
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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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Color samples approved)
« Reply #105 on: Sat, 23 January 2021, 04:40:21 »
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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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Color samples approved)
« Reply #106 on: Sat, 23 January 2021, 09:18:39 »
is there gonna be extras?

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Color samples approved)
« Reply #107 on: Thu, 28 January 2021, 05:07:18 »
Is it still possible to join group buy since its been delayed?

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Color samples approved)
« Reply #108 on: Thu, 28 January 2021, 14:10:10 »
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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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Color samples approved)
« Reply #109 on: Fri, 29 January 2021, 02:45:37 »
Do extras include base kit, or just those extra keycaps?

Thanks

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Color samples approved)
« Reply #110 on: Fri, 29 January 2021, 03:08:33 »
Extras will also include a limited amount of base kits.

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Color samples approved)
« Reply #111 on: Wed, 10 February 2021, 12:24:28 »
Any news from gmk?

Offline octix

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #112 on: Tue, 23 February 2021, 17:09:56 »
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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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Color samples approved)
« Reply #113 on: Tue, 23 February 2021, 17:14:46 »
Great news, thanks for the update.
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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #114 on: Fri, 30 April 2021, 11:48:06 »
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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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #115 on: Wed, 19 May 2021, 12:52:15 »
Are we still on track to ship this month?

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #116 on: Wed, 19 May 2021, 13:55:57 »
Are we still on track to ship this month?

No it's currently estimated for June.

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #117 on: Thu, 03 June 2021, 18:42:31 »
Now it’s august, says GMK.

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #118 on: Thu, 03 June 2021, 21:15:18 »
Interesting

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #119 on: Tue, 13 July 2021, 01:17:00 »
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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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #120 on: Tue, 13 July 2021, 21:38:02 »
Wtb dis set


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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #121 on: Mon, 09 August 2021, 13:07:37 »
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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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #122 on: Mon, 09 August 2021, 13:17:29 »
oh. baby.
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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #123 on: Wed, 11 August 2021, 12:20:49 »
I just received my shipping notification (Candykeys, EU)!

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #124 on: Wed, 11 August 2021, 14:46:34 »
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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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #125 on: Thu, 12 August 2021, 13:34:13 »
I just received my shipping notification (Candykeys, EU)!

Brilliant! ill be checking my emails religiously now  :)

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #126 on: Mon, 16 August 2021, 06:29:46 »
Did 40s kit not make MOQ?
Just received my order from Candy Keys, but it's missing the 40s kit.

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #127 on: Mon, 16 August 2021, 06:52:53 »
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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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #128 on: Mon, 16 August 2021, 06:53:35 »
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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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #129 on: Mon, 16 August 2021, 10:20:48 »
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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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #130 on: Mon, 16 August 2021, 10:30:13 »
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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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #131 on: Mon, 16 August 2021, 12:13:32 »
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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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #132 on: Mon, 16 August 2021, 18:59:17 »
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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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #133 on: Tue, 17 August 2021, 05:51:54 »
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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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #134 on: Tue, 17 August 2021, 16:39:46 »
Managed to get some extras on Candykeys. Hype :D

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #135 on: Wed, 18 August 2021, 01:59:26 »
Managed to get some extras on Candykeys. Hype :D

Vendors selling extras before they fulfil GB orders, smh

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #136 on: Wed, 18 August 2021, 06:20:21 »
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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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #137 on: Wed, 18 August 2021, 10:41:55 »








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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #138 on: Sun, 22 August 2021, 00:09:25 »
Anyone know when extras will be on sale on Mekibo?

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #139 on: Mon, 23 August 2021, 00:14:03 »
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.

Offline octix

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #140 on: Tue, 24 August 2021, 23:58:55 »
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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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #141 on: Wed, 25 August 2021, 10:52:58 »
Another one!







Boop65

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #142 on: Sat, 28 August 2021, 13:10:27 »
dolch!!!

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #143 on: Mon, 30 August 2021, 17:55:48 »
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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Current Keycaps:  OEM (POM & PBT)  |  SA R3 (PBT)  |  DSA (PBT)  |  MT3 Camillo  |  GMK Apollo  |  Deskr Canyon Caps  |  MT3 LotR Elvish  |  GMK Civilizations
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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #144 on: Mon, 30 August 2021, 22:19:20 »
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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Oh, that sucks. Could we get a close up of the marks you're talking about?

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #145 on: Tue, 31 August 2021, 02:29:43 »
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.

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Current Keycaps:  OEM (POM & PBT)  |  SA R3 (PBT)  |  DSA (PBT)  |  MT3 Camillo  |  GMK Apollo  |  Deskr Canyon Caps  |  MT3 LotR Elvish  |  GMK Civilizations
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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #146 on: Tue, 31 August 2021, 03:18:48 »
GMK doesn't care about quality :cool:

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #147 on: Tue, 31 August 2021, 04:14:34 »
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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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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Offline elmo

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #148 on: Tue, 31 August 2021, 05:39:04 »
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...

Offline lys.nordique

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Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
« Reply #149 on: Tue, 31 August 2021, 09:01:03 »
The pickiness level in this hobby is beyond me.