Boots Special
The Boots Special is a camera sold under the Boots own-brand name, a UK high-street retailer that rebadged cameras for sale through its photographic counters during the twentieth century.
Sales evidence for the Boots Special is very thin: a single UK auction-hammer result on record, where the camera sold for £176 in November 2000. With only one wholesale saleroom data point and no recent comparables, the price today is difficult to establish, and the value of any individual example will depend heavily on condition, completeness and buyer interest on the day.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: November 2000
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2000 | £176 | Christie's | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, OPTICAL TOYS AND CAMERAS (Lot 274) Title: Special field camera
Description:
Special field camera Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Boots Special camera worth today?
The only recorded UK auction hammer price is £176 from November 2000, so a precise current value cannot be given; condition and completeness will drive what any individual example sells for.
How much does a Boots Special sell for at auction?
On the single sale in our records the hammer price was £176, but with so little data the realistic price range in 2026 is uncertain.
Is the Boots Special a collectible camera?
It is a retailer-branded camera with limited sales history, so collector demand appears modest rather than strong based on the available evidence.