Do Hermès Bags Hold Their Value? A Guide to Birkin & Kelly Resale Value

If you own an Hermès Birkin or Kelly, one of the most common questions is:

“Does my Hermès handbag hold its value?”

The answer is yes—but not every Hermès bag performs the same way.

Some Hermès handbags can sell for more than their original retail price. Others may retain a significant percentage of their value, while certain combinations can decline considerably on the secondary market.

According to Rebag’s 2025 Clair Report, several Hermès styles had average resale values above their original retail value, including the Kelly Mini II, Birkin Sellier, Kelly and Birkin.

The important thing to understand is that “Hermès” alone doesn’t determine the price. 

The exact bag does.