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Hermès Kelly 28 Black Crocodile Porosus
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$31,816 USD
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Priced 52% above typical Black Birkin 28 (median $20,973 across 202 listings).
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Live market context
Comparable set
201 listings
Median
$20,960
Low-high
$6,891-$113,153
Merchants
54 active
Compared against Kelly 28 Black inventory. This listing is $10,856 above the current median (52%).
Buyer market brief
This Hermès Kelly 28 Black Crocodile Porosus is listed at $31,816 by Amore Vintage Japan, $10,856 above the median $20,960 ask for Kelly 28 Black inventory. Compare the premium against condition, rarity, hardware, and included accessories before checkout.
- Compared with 201 priced listings from 54 active merchants.
- Observed cohort range: $6,891 to $113,153.
- Current ask is 52% above the cohort median.
- 3 lower-priced comparable alternatives are indexed right now.
Price history
Hermes * 1996 Black Porosus Kelly 28 Sellier 2way Shoulder Handbag is down $294 (0.92%) since 2026-11-09.
First seen
$32,110 · 2026-11-09
Latest ask
$31,816 · 2026-11-15
Observed days
7
Biggest observed cut: $176 on 2026-11-12
($31,999 to $31,823).
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Size
Kelly 28 (28 x 20 x 14 cm)
Color
Black
Leather
Crocodile Porosus
Condition
Pre-owned
Merchant
Amore Vintage Japan
*Not all items online are in stores in Tokyo. If you wish to see a physical item, please contact us in advance. Engraved / Number R ◯Z; Production in 1996 Pocket Outside: - Inside: Zipper Pocket x1, Pocket x2 Color / Material Black / Porosus Crocodile Accessory Shoulder strap, Rain
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How the Kelly does at auction
205 Hermès Kelly lots from Bonhams, Drouot and other houses: the median sold at 140% of its low estimate.
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Is $31,816 fair for Crocodile Porosus in this condition?
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CohortKelly 28 Black
Median ask$20,960
Live comps201
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