Transparent Bezel available for 13" orders but not for DIY

Hi,
I have the 12th gen intel DIY framework, I would love a transparent bezel after seeing that they are in-stock for those ordering Framework 13’s. Any luck on making it available in the marketplace? Thank you.

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Hey Brendan! This item is available as a limited edition if you are ordering a Framework Laptop 13. It is currently not available in the marketplace (can not be ordered as a standalone part) however we are exploring options for different bezel colors for the future.

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They’re back?!
Is this just some extra that were found in a warehouse or is it a new production run? Even if just a test run, it would be great to hear.

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Thank you for the quick response. I wish I could justify ordering another.

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This is a shame, I’d like a clear/transparent bezel to go with my clear input cover.

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This decision sucks.

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It does suck, but I also get it. I would’ve ordered one as a fun thing, but that would also mean I’ve a black bezel that would go to waste, which wouldn’t be great.

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Aw man, would’ve loved to purchase one on its own.

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would also love to purchase one for my fw13. the decision to have it only for new buyers does indeed suck for existing users.

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It now is available if you buy a new one :heart_hands: but not yet in the marketplace, will probably show up there soon as well

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I really hope they make these available for existing fw13 owners… kind of sucks that only new buyers have the option for one at this time. i’d love to purchase one for my fw13! please put some stock up on the marketplace, Framework @nrp !

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It finally arrived :raised_hands: it now is available if you buy a new one, but not yet in the marketplace, will probably show up there soon as well

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anyone else refreshing the marketplace several times a day in hopes that the transparent bezel shows up?..even though it was explicitly stated that it wouldn’t lol

Extremely disappointing!
Especially since none of the promo videos mentioned this!

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Exactly! I would have bought one right away!

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it’s still available for configuring on a new framework, please fw put the stock up on the marketplace as well. an easter miracle!

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Yes! Great idea.

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I’m bumping this. I just saw an LTT video and it reminded me about this.

Can existing owners please get the option to purchase a clear bezel?

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At this point, they likely don’t have any left. And they are not making more at this time.

Transparent requires a different type of plastic, and a high number of unusable bezels were coming out of the molds. It would require a new mold just for transparent, and they’re extremely expensive. Too much to justify it right now, I presume. But if I recall, they said maybe in the future.

Transparent requires a different type of plastic, and a high number of unusable bezels were coming out of the molds

Yeah, I remember seeing that on Reddit a few months ago. They brought them back temporarily, but it looks like only for people purchasing a new laptop. I checked the marketplace a couple times but never saw them up. I really wanted one lol.

I could be wrong, but If I recall correctly, they removed them right before I purchased my laptop. Then they brought them back temporarily, but not if you already made a purchase and only wanted to buy the bezel from the marketplace.

I’m just salty because I saw an LTT tech-upgrade video yesterday where one of their employees was able to get a clear bezel upon request for their 7840u machine with a 2.8k display. Literally exact same machine as me but with the clear bezel that I have never been able to get.

I am under no delusions that they would do the same for me. I understand why, it just sucks to suck. Such is the life of a non-inlfluencer/investor normie pleb lol.