Birkin vs Kelly: which Hermès bag has better resale value in 2026?
9260 current USD asking prices, as of 2026-10-28, provide size-by-size comparisons below; they cannot determine whether Birkin or Kelly retains more of its purchase price.
As of · USD asking prices · n=9260 priced listings.
These are asking prices, not completed sales. They do not measure purchase-to-sale value retention and do not promise appreciation or ROI. Authentication and guarantees are the merchant's responsibility; review the seller's terms before buying.
| Model / size | Median ask (USD) | p25–p75 (USD) | Observed range (USD) | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkin 25 | $30,452 | $25,279–$38,000 | $11,319–$498,000 | n=2122 |
| Birkin 30 | $23,382 | $17,945–$32,000 | $8,030–$325,000 | n=2174 |
| Birkin 35 | $17,136 | $13,999–$28,000 | $7,265–$575,990 | n=1241 |
| Kelly 25 | $27,600 | $23,000–$32,298 | $9,375–$312,500 | n=1544 |
| Kelly 28 | $20,190 | $15,790–$26,054 | $5,178–$450,000 | n=1352 |
| Kelly 32 | $14,121 | $11,585–$18,502 | $6,078–$145,000 | n=827 |
The main size table includes Birkin 25/30/35 and Kelly 25/28/32 only when n≥5. Mini Kelly (20 cm) is excluded. Different size, condition, construction and leather mixes cannot establish which bag holds value better.
| Cohort | Median ask (USD) | p25–p75 (USD) | Observed range (USD) | n / limitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkin 25 · Not recorded · Excellent | $31,460 | $21,995–$60,525 | $19,477–$72,375 | n=12 |
| Birkin 25 · Not recorded · Like new | $32,217 | $31,322–$33,894 | $28,525–$66,993 | n=15 |
| Birkin 25 · Not recorded · New | $28,772 | $26,584–$32,789 | $22,409–$177,663 | n=70 |
| Birkin 25 · Not recorded · Pre-owned | $30,020 | $25,000–$38,500 | $11,319–$498,000 | n=1774 |
| Birkin 25 · Not recorded · Unused | $28,282 | $24,767–$54,022 | $18,733–$104,300 | n=30 |
| Birkin 25 · Not recorded · Very good | $20,946 | $19,270–$32,217 | $13,996–$55,708 | n=25 |
| Birkin 25 · Retourne · Pre-owned | $31,149 | $28,108–$33,448 | $16,318–$93,750 | n=82 |
| Birkin 25 · Sellier · Pre-owned | $36,000 | $32,355–$37,500 | $23,356–$135,000 | n=106 |
| Birkin 30 · Not recorded · Excellent | $20,624 | $17,409–$60,459 | $10,554–$160,614 | n=8 |
| Birkin 30 · Not recorded · Good | $25,505 | $22,149–$31,706 | $13,200–$55,755 | n=5 |
| Birkin 30 · Not recorded · Like new | $29,979 | $29,420–$30,370 | $18,793–$36,356 | n=11 |
| Birkin 30 · Not recorded · New | $28,073 | $25,978–$31,636 | $22,154–$40,929 | n=21 |
| Birkin 30 · Not recorded · Pre-owned | $22,990 | $17,661–$32,000 | $8,030–$325,000 | n=1938 |
| Birkin 30 · Not recorded · Unused | $23,362 | $22,281–$32,964 | $19,656–$68,248 | n=17 |
| Birkin 30 · Not recorded · Very good | $19,641 | $17,339–$27,406 | $10,172–$140,389 | n=64 |
| Birkin 30 · Retourne · Pre-owned | $25,720 | $20,291–$29,950 | $9,713–$100,000 | n=65 |
| Birkin 30 · Sellier · Pre-owned | $32,879 | $27,328–$36,000 | $21,706–$88,000 | n=41 |
| Birkin 35 · Not recorded · Good | $15,996 | $13,675–$17,339 | $11,745–$41,781 | n=10 |
| Birkin 35 · Not recorded · Like new | $25,505 | $24,218–$25,896 | $22,149–$33,056 | n=7 |
| Birkin 35 · Not recorded · Pre-owned | $16,995 | $13,983–$28,000 | $7,265–$575,990 | n=1130 |
| Birkin 35 · Not recorded · Very good | $17,171 | $15,437–$20,695 | $12,920–$184,577 | n=46 |
| Birkin 35 · Retourne · Pre-owned | $16,790 | $13,700–$20,000 | $8,896–$46,844 | n=29 |
| Birkin 35 · Sellier · Pre-owned | $49,500 | $42,000–$71,500 | $18,896–$78,745 | n=7 |
| Kelly 25 · Not recorded · Excellent | $18,967 | $16,832–$20,351 | $16,545–$22,867 | n=6 |
| Kelly 25 · Not recorded · Like new | $28,525 | $27,406–$30,846 | $24,386–$34,454 | n=32 |
| Kelly 25 · Not recorded · New | $26,531 | $24,576–$29,331 | $21,007–$80,475 | n=33 |
| Kelly 25 · Not recorded · Pre-owned | $26,030 | $21,876–$30,224 | $9,375–$312,500 | n=681 |
| Kelly 25 · Not recorded · Unused | $29,655 | $26,391–$58,611 | $18,585–$170,403 | n=13 |
| Kelly 25 · Not recorded · Very good | $27,071 | $22,345–$29,476 | $17,674–$62,085 | n=26 |
| Kelly 25 · Retourne · Pre-owned | $27,370 | $21,995–$32,000 | $9,978–$250,000 | n=197 |
| Kelly 25 · Sellier · Excellent | $22,154 | $20,114–$24,179 | $15,525–$30,938 | n=13 |
| Kelly 25 · Sellier · New | $26,630 | $24,836–$29,282 | $20,285–$52,237 | n=19 |
| Kelly 25 · Sellier · Pre-owned | $30,500 | $25,618–$34,500 | $13,664–$298,000 | n=495 |
| Kelly 25 · Sellier · Unused | $29,331 | $25,468–$35,130 | $19,095–$63,480 | n=13 |
| Kelly 25 · Sellier · Very good | $19,811 | $17,909–$28,859 | $16,418–$57,418 | n=12 |
| Kelly 28 · Not recorded · Good | $17,339 | $14,150–$26,066 | $9,069–$31,881 | n=7 |
| Kelly 28 · Not recorded · Like new | $26,288 | $25,169–$28,525 | $17,674–$29,979 | n=17 |
| Kelly 28 · Not recorded · Pre-owned | $18,095 | $14,396–$24,220 | $5,468–$201,361 | n=629 |
| Kelly 28 · Not recorded · Unused | $22,279 | $19,729–$28,807 | $16,545–$43,314 | n=8 |
| Kelly 28 · Not recorded · Very good | $17,506 | $15,633–$24,414 | $10,299–$56,579 | n=46 |
| Kelly 28 · Retourne · Pre-owned | $21,975 | $16,602–$28,500 | $8,025–$450,000 | n=236 |
| Kelly 28 · Sellier · Excellent | $16,928 | $14,697–$18,202 | $13,104–$39,108 | n=6 |
| Kelly 28 · Sellier · Pre-owned | $22,895 | $17,936–$28,500 | $5,178–$88,000 | n=368 |
| Kelly 28 · Sellier · Unused | $21,066 | $17,565–$28,143 | $16,283–$61,670 | n=7 |
| Kelly 28 · Sellier · Very good | $14,761 | $13,766–$15,780 | $12,721–$23,964 | n=13 |
| Kelly 32 · Not recorded · Good | $12,864 | $11,091–$14,318 | $9,709–$25,169 | n=23 |
| Kelly 32 · Not recorded · Like new | $22,149 | $22,149–$23,267 | $21,030–$25,169 | n=5 |
| Kelly 32 · Not recorded · Pre-owned | $13,723 | $10,785–$20,422 | $6,078–$135,000 | n=372 |
| Kelly 32 · Not recorded · Very good | $15,101 | $14,067–$16,556 | $9,152–$43,068 | n=90 |
| Kelly 32 · Not recorded · Very good condition | $15,828 | $15,353–$32,244 | $11,164–$43,068 | n=8 |
| Kelly 32 · Retourne · Pre-owned | $13,209 | $11,520–$15,612 | $7,473–$69,000 | n=151 |
| Kelly 32 · Sellier · Good | $13,540 | $12,562–$16,195 | $7,112–$34,794 | n=5 |
| Kelly 32 · Sellier · Pre-owned | $14,280 | $12,208–$19,368 | $7,524–$145,000 | n=165 |
Auction cohorts use their recorded currency and fee basis, without conversion or mixing currencies. They differ in dates, size and condition from today's asking-price inventory.
Live listing examples
- Hermès 2001 Box Kelly Sellier 28 Bag — $5,178 USD · Pre-owned · VSP Consignment. Review the merchant's authentication guarantee, returns and total checkout cost.
- Hermès Kelly 28 Rouge Ash Box Calfskin Leather Handbag — $5,468 USD · Pre-owned · Mismo Cielo. Review the merchant's authentication guarantee, returns and total checkout cost.
- Hermès Kelly 32 Epsom Leather Blue Electric PHW O Stamp — $6,078 USD · Pre-owned · Luxe Link. Review the merchant's authentication guarantee, returns and total checkout cost.
- Hermès Kelly 32 | Bleu Abysse | GHW | Box — $6,246 USD · Pre-owned · GOODLUXE. Review the merchant's authentication guarantee, returns and total checkout cost.
- Hermes Kelly Handbag Noir Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32 — $6,500 USD · Pre-owned · Eluse. Review the merchant's authentication guarantee, returns and total checkout cost.
- Hermès Kelly 32 Black Box Leather GHW -Stamp Circle Q — $7,073 USD · Pre-owned · Iconn Boutique. Review the merchant's authentication guarantee, returns and total checkout cost.
Method: all matching public listings in the current inventory pool, before display ranking or pagination. Statistics use only positive finite asks recorded in USD; POA and other reporting currencies are excluded. Median is the middle ask (mean of the two middle asks for even n); p25–p75 uses inclusive linear interpolation. “As of” is the latest recorded observation in the cohort (or the examined snapshot for no matches), not the time this page was rendered. Individual source checks may be older.
Bottom line: Compare the recorded size, construction and condition before choosing a bag. Asking prices are not completed sales and cannot measure value retention or predict appreciation.
| Decision point | Birkin | Kelly |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Daily use, open-top access, casual-to-business | Formal use, evening, office, more structured wardrobes |
| Silhouette | Two handles, optional shoulder strap not standard | Single top handle plus a removable shoulder strap |
| Construction | Sellier or Retourne where recorded | Sellier (sharp, stitched outside) or Retourne (soft) |
| Live inventory | 5537 USD priced matches | 3723 USD priced matches |
Buyer Questions
Is the Kelly harder to use day-to-day?
Yes. The flap and single handle make access slower than a Birkin's open top.
Which is more formal?
Kelly, especially in Sellier construction with palladium or gold hardware.
Which holds value better?
Live asking prices do not establish completed-sale value, liquidity or future appreciation. Compare size, leather, construction and condition.