How much is an authentic Hermes Birkin bag?
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The cost of new Birkins range from $12,000 to more than $200,000, and they regularly sell on the secondary market for more than their original sales price. Last year, an “almost albino” crocodile skin, diamond-encrusted Birkin sold at auction for $185,000.
How can you tell if a Hermès bag is genuine?
7-step Authenticity Check on an Hermes Birkin or Kelly Bag
- Examine the bag’s shape and proportions.
- Check the size and measurements.
- Inspect material choice and quality.
- Analyze the stitching pattern.
- Look at the hardware.
- Confirm the date stamp.
- Check the brand stamp.
Does Hermes Birkin have serial number?

Hermès items don’t have a serial number or a date code, but there is still a way to find out how old your bag is. Hermès uses date stamps, often referred to as “blind stamps” or “craftsmen stamps”.
Does Birkin have shoulder strap?
The original and commonplace design does not include a shoulder strap or any area to connect one, only the two rolled handles meant to carry the bag with the flap open.

Where is the serial number on a Hermes Birkin bag?
Most of the time you can find the serial number inside the bag, near the bottom of the inside of the back flap. However, be careful as the matching of the numbers on the authenticity card and the serial number inside the bag does not guarantee the bag is authentic.
How do you read a Birkin stamp?
Hermes Date Stamps are marked in an Hermes bag along with a craftsman ID stamp. To identify if a bag or other item is authentic, the date stamp reference should correspond to the year that the bag was purchased. A singular letter represents the year the item was made.
What size Birkin bag is most popular?
The most popular size is still the Birkin 35cm. due to its creation as a carry-all for actress Jane Birkin. In recent years, mini bags have become trendy; thus, Birkin 30cm’s and 25cm’s have become more popular. Ostrich Birkins are usually produced in and most popular in 30cm size.