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geekhack Marketplace => Group Buys and Preorders => Topic started by: MarbleKeeb on Sun, 23 February 2020, 10:19:54

Title: [GB] "Cosmos Black" Marble Wrist Rest for GMK Apollo (shipped 06/19)
Post by: MarbleKeeb on Sun, 23 February 2020, 10:19:54
"Cosmos Black" Marble Wrist Rest for GMK Apollo

After a first collaboration with GMK Coral (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102849.0), it is now with GMK Apollo (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=103142.msg2827087#msg2827087)  !



Current Status (06/07) :
I received the pieces from the manufacturer and I am satisfied with the quality.
Some pieces were QCed out, but no impact on the ordered pieces.
Packaging is on-going and shipping date is mid-June

Now, place to the questions :


Why this collaboration ?

First time I saw the renders of GMK Apollo, I realized it was fitting perfectly with a photo I took long ago :

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Those are a Lunar artisan made by Dwarf Factory and one of my black marble wrist rest.
Some of my black marbles really look like a window on the infinite void of space.
That is why we decided to collaborate with GMK Apollo to bring a great match of wrist rest.



What is the color this time ?

"Cosmos Black" !
I filtered all the black marbles to keep only the darkest black with only a few white inclusions.
This is to have marble wrist rests which look like "void" or dark with white stars.

You can judge directly with the photos at the bottom



How many pieces and sizes will be available ?

  • 60%: 40 pieces are already in my inventory 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.
  • TKL: GB starting on 25th Feb, limit is 30 pieces max. Same as for 65% above
  • Split,40%,..: if there are several demands, that can be a possibility  ;)

Note: Design will be a bit different between the 60% and others.
The 60% has a flat design with 2 large rounded corners, while other sizes will have an angled design with smaller rounded corners.

Quick Renders for the 65% and TKL sizes wrist rests :
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And for the dimensions of the slope:
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Size :

  • 60%: 30cm long x 8cm large x 1.6cm thick, (11.8inch x 3.15 inch x 0.63 inch.)
  • 65%: 31.5cm long x 8cm large x 1.6cm thick, (12.4inch x 3.15 inch x 0.63 inch.), also fit 75% keyboards.
  • TKL: 36cm long x 8cm large x 1.6cm thick, (14.2inch x 3.15 inch x 0.63 inch.),

Price ?
  • 60%: 60USD + shipping from TW (22 USD to USA)
  • 65/75%: 65USD + shipping from TW (22 USD to USA)
  • TKL: 68USD + shipping from TW (22 USD to USA)
  • Split,40%,..: TBD, if it happens

Where to pass orders ?

It is open now, purchase and pre-order can be done on my website : https://marblek.com/product/cosmos-black/ (https://marblek.com/product/cosmos-black/)



Photos

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Title: Re: [GB] "Cosmos Black" Marble Wrist Rest for GMK Apollo (start 25th Feb)
Post by: Signature on Tue, 25 February 2020, 06:05:16
Approved
Title: Re: [GB] "Cosmos Black" Marble Wrist Rest for GMK Apollo (start 25th Feb)
Post by: Quakemz on Thu, 27 February 2020, 16:54:17
Do you ever plan to update the 60% design to reflect the admittedly sexier angles and corners of the 65% and larger designs?
Title: Re: [GB] "Cosmos Black" Marble Wrist Rest for GMK Apollo (start 25th Feb)
Post by: MarbleKeeb on Fri, 28 February 2020, 23:30:40
Do you ever plan to update the 60% design to reflect the admittedly sexier angles and corners of the 65% and larger designs?

Not yet for the 60% :/
But it will happen one day :)
Title: Re: [GB] "Cosmos Black" Marble Wrist Rest for GMK Apollo (Live now!)
Post by: MarbleKeeb on Wed, 04 March 2020, 09:33:20

Don't forget to order your Cosmos Black marble wrist rest 60%, 65% or TKL !

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I also still have some Green and White 60% marble wrist rests in stock !

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Title: Re: [GB] "Cosmos Black" Marble Wrist Rest for GMK Apollo (Live now!)
Post by: MacGyver214 on Fri, 06 March 2020, 16:34:48
Hey MarbleKeeb, I've dropped a message in your direct messages queue, any chance you've read it?
Title: Re: [GB] "Cosmos Black" Marble Wrist Rest for GMK Apollo (Live now!)
Post by: MarbleKeeb on Sun, 15 March 2020, 03:41:51
Hey MarbleKeeb, I've dropped a message in your direct messages queue, any chance you've read it?

Thanks a lot for the interest ! :)

Pieces are still available in TKL, 60% and 65% !
60% are ready to ship and 65% and TKL will both be made !
Title: Re: [GB] "Cosmos Black" Marble Wrist Rest for GMK Apollo (Close on 30th March!)
Post by: MarbleKeeb on Thu, 26 March 2020, 09:36:06
Almost 20 pieces ordered per size, the limit max being 30 pieces ! It is a very good success :)

I will keep open the "cosmos black" orders until 30th March, last chances to get this limited series !!



Title: Re: [GB] "Cosmos Black" Marble Wrist Rest for GMK Apollo (Closed)
Post by: MarbleKeeb on Wed, 01 April 2020, 06:14:21
This GB is now closed !
About 20 pieces per size ! it is quite a success  :D

I just passed the order to my local manufacturer.
Lead time is about 2 months.

I will keep posting updates here !

Thank you so much for your support !!
Title: Re: [GB] "Cosmos Black" Marble Wrist Rest for GMK Apollo (Closed)
Post by: bigapplepietart on Fri, 03 April 2020, 14:58:05
Following in the hopes that there will be TKL extras.
Title: Re: [GB] "Cosmos Black" Marble Wrist Rest for GMK Apollo (Closed)
Post by: MarbleKeeb on Sun, 05 April 2020, 05:06:59
Following in the hopes that there will be TKL extras.

Yes, there will be extra.

To be transparent : I ordered a lot of black marble wrist rests from my manufacturer and among them I will select the "cosmos black" ones.

Cosmos Black : Deep black or a cloudy black/grey or a black with a few white dots (as stars). (basically, rejecting the ones with most of white inclusions)

The remaining ones will be sold as normal "black".
Title: Re: [GB] "Cosmos Black" Marble Wrist Rest for GMK Apollo (Shipping June)
Post by: MarbleKeeb on Sun, 17 May 2020, 05:55:13
Good news !  :D

Here is a photo from the manufacturer :
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Everything is still on track to ship them in June.  :thumb:

Also, the pre-orders for the Black 65% and TKL are now available :
https://marblek.com/product/black-marble-wrist-rest/

What is the difference between “Cosmos Black” and “Black” ?
“Black Cosmos” Series a limited serie for GMK Apollo, is specially cherry-picked pieces among the “Black” series.Those are pieces that looks like void/space.
“Black” series has a wider variety of colors/patterns.
Title: Re: [GB] "Cosmos Black" Marble Wrist Rest for GMK Apollo (Received, shipping soon)
Post by: MarbleKeeb on Sat, 06 June 2020, 11:36:53
Good news, I received all the pieces and I am satisfied with the quality  :thumb:
 
I also made the selection of "Cosmos Black" among all those pieces and the packaging is on-going.
Shipping should be around 15 June.

The other pieces "Black" are now available on my website : Marblek.com (http://Marblek.com)
Pieces ordered before 15 June will be shipped with DHL !

There are quite a lot of different patterns, each piece is really unique !

Here a photo and an album for the "Black" ones ("Cosmos Black" tend to be darker)
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Album :
https://imgur.com/gallery/1Y50Wy4 (https://imgur.com/gallery/1Y50Wy4)
Title: Re: [GB] "Cosmos Black" Marble Wrist Rest for GMK Apollo (Received, shipping soon)
Post by: MarbleKeeb on Fri, 19 June 2020, 11:43:28
All orders have been shipped today!

I will distribute the tracking numbers this weekend :)

Thanks for the support and much more to come soon!

Sent from my SM-G9810 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: [GB] "Cosmos Black" Marble Wrist Rest for GMK Apollo (Received, shipping soon)
Post by: Mekanist on Fri, 19 June 2020, 14:16:28
Really nice looking wrist rest. Any chance for a matte/frosted option?
Title: Re: [GB] "Cosmos Black" Marble Wrist Rest for GMK Apollo (shipped 06/19)
Post by: MarbleKeeb on Sat, 27 June 2020, 00:07:09
All marble wrist rests have been delivered (except one in Australia)  :thumb:

Unfortunately, for the first time, I heard a few pieces have been damaged during transportation. Probably because this angled version is thinner.
If it is your case, please, let me know at contact##@##marblek.com (remove the ##)

Really nice looking wrist rest. Any chance for a matte/frosted option?

That's an interesting question, a matte version would require to not polish the stone that much, but then the surface will not be that smooth anymore :/