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> 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.




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