Negative Film Market Value
Analysis of 89,004 eBay listings for photographic negatives.
What you'll usually pay
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👉 In short easy summary
The highest value is found in glass negatives and nudes, which see price increases of 116% and 149% respectively. Conversely, celluloid and men's subjects are discounted by 30% compared to the market median.
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Price by material
Why? Prices range from 6.5 for celluloid to 20 for glass.
Price by subject
Why? Value varies significantly by content, from 6.5 for men to 23 for nudes.
Price by time period manufactured
Why? Older negatives command a premium, with 1900-1924 at 17 compared to 6.5 for 1970-1979.
Price by format
Why? Large format negatives (5 x 7) reach 19.99, while medium format (120) sits at 6.5.
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Common questions
What is the price difference between new and used negatives?
New negatives have a median price of 15, while used negatives have a median of 6.99.
Which format of negative is the most expensive?
Large Format (5 x 7) is the most expensive with a median price of 19.99.
How do 19th-century negatives price compared to the median?
Negatives from 1850-1899 have a median price of 15.99, which is 73% above the market median.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $5–$28, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 26, 2026.