From Morrish Bible Dictionary:
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Apol'los
A convert from Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty in the scriptures, who, when only knowing the baptism of John, taught diligently the things of Jesus. At Ephesus he was taught more perfectly by Priscilla and Aquila. He laboured at Corinth, following the apostle Paul, who could hence say 'I have planted, Apollos watered,' and subsequently he greatly desired Apollos to revisit Corinth. His name is associated with that of Paul in connection with the party spirit at Corinth, which the apostle strongly rebuked; but from his saying he had 'transferred these things to himself and to Apollos,' it would appear that the Corinthians had local leaders, under whom they ranged themselves, whom he does not name; and that he taught them the needed lesson, and established the general principle by the use of his own name and that of Apollos rather than the names of their leaders. Ac 18:24; 19:1; 1Co 1:12; 3:4-22; 4:6; 16:12; Tit 3:13.
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Many other commentators agree that Apollos was indeed saved. Just because the only doctrine of baptism he knew was John's does not mean he was not saved.
Scripture does not say that Apollos was led to faith in Christ, it says they showed him the way more perfectly. To say Apollos was unsaved is adding to the Scripture... a very dangerous thing to do.
The man was teaching that which the Lord had revealed to Him for the time He was preaching. Aquilla and Priscilla took him aside and showed Him even more of the Lord. That is all. There is nothing to imply the man was unsaved.
Also, according to Acts 19, the disciples Paul confronted had already believed on the Lord... so they, like Apollos, were saved. Was it not Paul that said, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and ye shall be saved"? (Acts 116:31)
I agree, we can end the debate here seeing as you have not given any evidence to back your claim that Apollos was unsaved prior to meeting with the tentmakers.