Thank you for bringing this up. As mentioned in one of my earlier replies, I am evaluating it as a way forward:
Does there exist a list of third-party marketplaces? In addition to your suggestions above, I know of r/frameworkmarket on Reddit. If there are any other options to investigate, please do let me know.
As noted above, those who wish to purchase the Graphics Module independently of their pre-order will likely be able to do so shortly:
According to the “Return Policy” section of Framework’s Terms of Sale:
Framework will accept returns and exchanges for eligible Products for up to 30 days after the date of shipment […] in like new condition and in its original packaging, along with all parts, components, instruction manuals, and documentation that were initially included. [Emphasis added]
Therefore, I will not be in a position to resell the Graphics Module for at least a month after my laptop is shipped; doing so would prevent me from making a full return in the face of any serious issues discovered with the machine later on. By the time I can safely sell the module, it is quite likely to be purchasable directly from Framework. Given the aforementioned benefits, I expect most people to opt for that route.
Thank you, I will bear this in mind. As you noted, it will likely be late Q2 or early Q3 2024 by the time you obtain your laptop. If you wish to discuss this further at that point, please send me a follow-up message. However, I cannot guarantee that I will still have the module in my possession. My situation may be resolved well before then.