Polaroid film is expensive, but it's also a lot of fun to accidentally develop. An old-school photo with this type of film will always last you a lifetime and can't be reproduced digitally. However, the price tag on these memories makes it difficult for some people to buy polaroids. Polaroid does other things that make it expensive. Like, for example, the name. The name Polaroid is a very popular one in the camera and film industry. This can make it difficult to find batteries, ink, and other accessories for your Polaroid camera. There are several reasons why these cameras are so expensive. The main reason that Polaroid film gets so expensive is that not many people use it today. People have moved on to digital photography, so there is less demand for Polaroid cameras and film. This makes the price of the film go up. Another reason film is expensive is because it's not very common in stores. If you want to pick up some new film for your camera, you might have a difficult time finding it in stock. To get the film, you may have to scour the Internet or buy from a company that specializes in selling Polaroid supplies.