What Influences an Hermès Birkin Bag Price (2024)

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Given the number of questions we field from potential Birkin bag buyers and sellers, the handbag specialists at Sotheby's wanted to help buyers and sellers better understand what determines a Birkin bag price on the secondary market.

What Influences an Hermès Birkin Price?

Many factors influence a Birkin bag price in the secondary market. The top factors are color, size, material, date stamp and condition. In the last few years, the smaller Birkin 25 bag has been in much higher demand, so this size is generally more expensive than a Birkin 30, Birkin 35 or Birkin 40. "Store Fresh" or bags that haven't been carried and still have the original box and plastic on the hardware are always more expensive than the same bag that has been carried, plastic removed and has small signs of wear. A Birkin that has obvious signs of wear like scratching on the hardware or marks on the corners is usually 30%+ less expensive than a bag with no signs of wear. The material is also a big driver in determining a Birkin bag price. While generally leather is cheaper than ostrich, lizard, crocodile or alligator, there are exceptions to this rule. An older exotic Birkin 40 or Birkin 35 that is 10 plus years old with signs of wear could be priced lower than a store fresh Birkin 25 in Togo leather in a high demand color. Color is another important price factor with the most desirable bags being neutrals or pale colors. Bright colored Birkin bag prices are lower than the equivalent neutral or pastel color bag. The demand for brighter colored Birkins is less than the neutrals and pastels, which is a key driver of price. A less important factor is hardware since this is often a personal style preference versus a value driver. There are some Hermès colors that are more popular with one hardware versus another. Some buyers also seek out limited edition hardware like Rose Gold or Brushed Palladium but hardware tends to have least influence on the price than other attributes.

Why are Birkin Bags so Expensive?

Many factors contribute to the Hermès Birkin Bag price. The most important factor can be explained by the scarcity principle. The economics of supply and demand have driven up Birkin prices for the last 20 years. In some cases a Birkin can sell for multiples of the original retail price. A leather Birkin bag purchased directly from the store starts at $9,000 and can sell for $30,000+ depending on size, color, material and condition. Secondary marketplaces like Sotheby's allow a buyer to purchase a store fresh pristine Birkin with the original box and all plastic still on the hardware without waiting for a call from an Hermès sales associate. While it is possible to purchase a Birkin Bag at an Hermès boutique, it is hard to predict how long it will take. Additionally if you don't have an existing relationship at the store, it is even harder to pick the exact bag including size, color and hardware. In many cases you may be offered a Birkin that may not be your desired color or size. Buyers also come to Sotheby's since they want to purchase more than two Birkins in a year.

How Much Does a Birkin Cost?

The short answer to the question is it depends on a lot of factors. The most important factors are condition, date stamp, material, size and color. The most expensive Birkin bag sold at Sotheby's was a Himalaya Birkin 30 with diamonds for $450,000. Even a Himalayan Birkin without diamonds sells for $100,000-250,000+. At the other end are older leather Birkin 40 or Birkin 35 in excellent condition with some signs of wear that sell for $10,000-15,000. The cost of a leather Birkin 25 in pristine or store fresh condition generally ranges from $25,000-$35,000. The cost of a leather Birkin 30 in the same condition is generally slightly lower in the $20,000-$30,000. Birkin 35 and Birkin 40 in store fresh or pristine is generally slightly less but in some cases the same as the Birkin 30. Ostrich Birkin bags are less popular than Crocodile or Alligator and often sell at prices close to leather depending in the condition, color and size.

How to Buy a Birkin Bag?

Sotheby's has a selection of Birkins available on our Buy Now Marketplace for immediate shipping. New bags are listed weekly but Birkin bags can sell quickly. A Birkin bag in a neutral color, recent date stamp in store fresh condition sell the fastest while older bags that aren't in pristine condition in bright colors don't sell as quickly. Exotic material Birkin bags also can take longer to sell since there are fewer buyers for exotic bags. Sotheby's also sells Birkin bags at auction in New York, Hong Kong, Geneva and Paris through out the year. A small selection of Birkin bags are also available for private sale. Finally a Sotheby's handbag specialist can also source a special Birkin bag but it may take some time depending on the bag. You can email HandbagSpecialists@sothebys.com if you have questions or would like us to source a special Limited Edition Birkin.

Hermès Birkin Bags Available to Buy Now

Type: retailHermès Black Togo Birkin 30 Gold Hardware, 2024 29,000 USD
Type: retailHermès Jaune Ambre Shiny Niloticus Crocodile and Togo Touch Birkin 30 Palladium Hardware, 2020 34,000 USD
Type: retailHermès Black Matte Alligator So Black Birkin 30 Black PVD Hardware, 2010 125,000 USD
Type: retailHermès Etoupe, Gris Pale and Ebene Birkin 25 Palladium Hardware, 2023 30,060 USD
Type: retailHermès Black Matte Alligator Birkin 30 Gold Hardware, 2022 80,000 USD
Type: retailHermès Gris Misty Epsom Birkin 25 Gold Hardware, 2024 32,000 USD
Type: retailHermès Vert Comics Togo Birkin 25 Palladium Hardware, 2024 29,000 USD
Type: retailHermès White Matte Crocodile Niloticus Himalaya Birkin 30 18K White Gold and Diamond Hardware, 2021 300,000 USD
Type: retailHermès Gold Togo Birkin 25 Gold Hardware, 2022 30,800 USD
Type: retailHermès Mykonos Matte Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2018 55,000 USD
Type: retailHermès Vert Amande Togo Birkin 25 Palladium Hardware, 2023 27,020 USD
Type: retailHermès Nata Swift Ecru Toile Birkin 30 Palladium Hardware, 2023 27,500 USD
Type: retailHermès Gris Neve Togo Birkin 25 Gold Hardware, 2023 25,050 USD
Type: retailHermès Nata Swift and Ecru Toile Quadrille Birkin 25 Palladium Hardware, 2023 28,540 USD
Type: retailHermès Etoupe Togo Birkin 25 Gold Hardware, 2024 31,570 USD
Type: retailHermès Gris Perle Togo Birkin 30 Palladium Hardware, 2021 26,000 USD
Type: retailHermès Gold Togo Birkin 25 Palladium Hardware, 2021 30,000 USD
Type: retailHermès Vert Criquet Epsom Birkin 30 Sellier Gold Hardware, 2020 21,000 USD
Type: retailHermès Desert and Sesame Swift and Canvas Cargo Birkin 25 Palladium Hardware, 2024 47,060 USD
Type: retailHermès Gris Pearl Togo Birkin 25 Gold Hardware, 2021 29,500 USD

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