> Unfortunately Polaroid film is a ripoff. It's certainly expensive, but have you seen what it takes to produce photographic film, let alone instant film? My g

> Unfortunately Polaroid film is a ripoff. It's certainly expensive, but have you seen what it takes to produce photographic film, let alone instant film? My guess is that there isn't much of a profit margin for them, even at over $2 per photo. Another thing: adjusted for inflation, SX-70 film is actually slightly cheaper now than it was in the 70s and 80s, despite the massive drop in market size.