Resale value, compared

Hermès Kelly vs Chanel Boy Bag

What each is worth right now, side by side, from real market data.

Hermès Kelly

$18,995
Median resale
Range: $11,250 to $26,500
Retail: $11,250
Holds: 169% of retail
Based on 288 listings
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Chanel Boy Bag

$3,371
Median resale
Range: $2,549 to $4,539
Retail: $7,300
Holds: 46% of retail
Based on 136 listings
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Resale value, head to head

Kelly$18,995
Boy Bag$3,371

The take

Which holds value better?

On value retention, the Hermès Kelly holds a bigger share of its retail price right now, about 169% versus 46% for the Chanel Boy Bag. That gap tends to come down to how tightly each brand controls supply and how often it raises retail.

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Good to know

Hermès Kelly or Chanel Boy Bag — which holds its value better? +

Right now the Hermès Kelly holds a higher share of its retail price (about 169% versus 46%). Resale values move, so treat these as estimates.

Which one is more expensive on the resale market? +

The Hermès Kelly typically resells higher, around $18,995 versus $3,371.

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