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I actually was looking for a used framework motherboard because it seems like a fun project to use it as a mini server that could eventually become a laptop, bu

by bogwog 3y ago

I actually was looking for a used framework motherboard because it seems like a fun project to use it as a mini server that could eventually become a laptop, but I couldn't find anybody selling them. I know they have a "marketplace" on their website, but that just looks like framework selling their own old/refurbished stock. It doesn't seem like there's actually a second hand market for these parts. Either people love them so much they don't want to resell them, or there just aren't that many people buying them in the first place? EDIT: ...OR I'm just looking in the wrong places!

FirmwareBurner 3y ago
>I actually was looking for a used framework motherboard because it seems like a fun project to use it as a mini server that could eventually become a laptop Sure, but the amount of people who want to do this is in the single digits as there's way better and cheaper alternative for such tinkering projects. Not exactly a sales and market share driving force.
- nrp 3y ago
  Where we’ve seen a lot of usage of Framework Laptop Mainboards is in projects that need stronger performance than an RPi but either a thinner form factor than something like a NUC or the ability to be battery powered. That leads to projects like this: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/rasti-computer-is-a-detailed-grid-compass-tribute-made-from-framework-innards/ https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/rasti-computer-is-a-...
nrp 3y ago
A resale market is on our roadmap, but in the meantime we’ve seen the secondary market popping up on our community forum, a subreddit, and our Discord. We definitely agree that it’s beneficial to have an dedicated marketplace for this though, especially as the number of Framework Laptops and upgraded Mainboards continues to increase pretty substantially each year.
- erohead 3y ago
  Maybe ask Swappa to open a section on their site? I think it's one of the best marketplace platforms these days.
- bogwog 3y ago
  Personally, I don't think I'd trust an "official" second hand market. My go to's are usually eBay, Craigslist, and FB marketplace. If framework parts are only being traded on Discord servers and subreddits, it makes me think there just isn't that big of a market for those parts for whatever reason. I don't expect Thinkpad levels of availability, but I've only ever seen one listing for a Framework mainboard on eBay in all the times I've looked. But tbf, the internet is very strange nowadays, and maybe Discord is the new eBay? To be clear, I'm not trying to imply nobody is buying frameworks, just that nobody is reselling them. I upgraded my laptop not too long ago, but I already decided my next one will be a framework. So keep up the good work!

by bogwog 3y ago

FirmwareBurner 3y ago

>I actually was looking for a used framework motherboard because it seems like a fun project to use it as a mini server that could eventually become a laptop Sure, but the amount of people who want to do this is in the single digits as there's way better and cheaper alternative for such tinkering projects. Not exactly a sales and market share driving force.

nrp 3y ago
Where we’ve seen a lot of usage of Framework Laptop Mainboards is in projects that need stronger performance than an RPi but either a thinner form factor than something like a NUC or the ability to be battery powered. That leads to projects like this: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/rasti-computer-is-a-detailed-grid-compass-tribute-made-from-framework-innards/ https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/rasti-computer-is-a-...

nrp 3y ago

A resale market is on our roadmap, but in the meantime we’ve seen the secondary market popping up on our community forum, a subreddit, and our Discord. We definitely agree that it’s beneficial to have an dedicated marketplace for this though, especially as the number of Framework Laptops and upgraded Mainboards continues to increase pretty substantially each year.

erohead 3y ago
Maybe ask Swappa to open a section on their site? I think it's one of the best marketplace platforms these days.
bogwog 3y ago
Personally, I don't think I'd trust an "official" second hand market. My go to's are usually eBay, Craigslist, and FB marketplace. If framework parts are only being traded on Discord servers and subreddits, it makes me think there just isn't that big of a market for those parts for whatever reason. I don't expect Thinkpad levels of availability, but I've only ever seen one listing for a Framework mainboard on eBay in all the times I've looked. But tbf, the internet is very strange nowadays, and maybe Discord is the new eBay? To be clear, I'm not trying to imply nobody is buying frameworks, just that nobody is reselling them. I upgraded my laptop not too long ago, but I already decided my next one will be a framework. So keep up the good work!