Resale value, compared

Hermès Kelly vs Chanel Classic Flap

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

Hermès Kelly

$20,757
Median resale
Range: $14,345 to $27,500
Retail: $11,250
Holds: 185% of retail
Based on 228 listings
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Chanel Classic Flap

$5,200
Median resale
Range: $3,800 to $7,449
Retail: $11,500
Holds: 45% of retail
Based on 318 listings
Full Classic Flap value →

Resale value, head to head

Kelly$20,757
Classic Flap$5,200

The take

Which holds value better?

On value retention, the Hermès Kelly holds a bigger share of its retail price right now, about 185% versus 45% for the Chanel Classic Flap. 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 Classic Flap — which holds its value better? +

Right now the Hermès Kelly holds a higher share of its retail price (about 185% versus 45%). Resale values move, so treat these as estimates.

Which one is more expensive on the resale market? +

The Hermès Kelly typically resells higher, around $20,757 versus $5,200.

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