If you can't find an sufficiently similar alternative that is priced at a much better price, it is not overpriced.
I guess the original Raspberry Pi team missed the memo on that.
For the purposes of running LLM models, a Mac Mini. The PC is cheaper, but it doesn't have MacOS, Apple's service or resale value.
I am very on board with the framework mission. I can afford the premium just to keep their lights on and doors open. The other Chinese OEMs almost certainly won’t offer quite the support for that ~10% discount…