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Hermès Birkin 35 vs Hermès Birkin 40
Which one holds its value, sells faster and costs less? Five rounds, scored on real recorded eBay sales.
Sales data through November 4, 2026 (all brands) · last 12 months
WON0
Sells over retail
ROUND 1Easier to resell
ROUND 2Investment grade
ROUND 3Cheaper to buy today
ROUND 41-year price trend
ROUND 5What matters most to you?
Pick one and we'll call it.
Side by side
| Birkin 35 | Birkin 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical sale | $9,800 | $8,792 |
| Middle half of sales | $8,300 to $12,000 | $7,500 to $11,100 |
| Boutique retail | $16,300 | $20,300 |
| vs retail | -40% | -57% |
| Sales, 12 months | 137 | 19 |
| 1-year trend | n/a | n/a |
| Grade | C+ (66) | F (38) |
| Today's call | watch | avoid |
Quick answers
Which holds its value better, the Hermès Birkin 35 or the Hermès Birkin 40?
The Birkin 35. It grades C+ (66/100) against F (38/100), and sells 40% under retail vs 57% under.
Which is cheaper to buy used?
The Birkin 40: typical eBay sale $8,792 vs $9,800 for the Birkin 35.
Which is easier to resell?
The Birkin 35, with 137 recorded eBay sales in the last 12 months vs 19.
More head-to-heads
Typical sale is the median recorded eBay sale (buyer-paid, before seller fees, each listing counted once). Retail is the current US boutique price where one exists. Grades and today's call come from the Crown Index Vaults. Past prices are not a forecast. Some outbound links are affiliate links.