cashdHermès Constance
Used resale value · updated Oct 16
$2,899 – $11,245
Typical $7,980▲ 1% · 35d
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Middle 50% of 95 used listings on eBay US. Asking prices; sales usually land 10–20% lower.
Which one do you have?
- Constance 18The most sought-after size and the highest premium over retail.
- Constance 24The larger classic size; strong, slightly below the 18 in premium.
- Mini Constance and Constance Slim walletSmaller pieces with their own markets; the mini 18 is often grouped with the 18.
- Leathers: Epsom, Box, Swift, exoticsEpsom is the liquid choice; Box calf is prized clean; exotics are a separate tier.
What moves the price
- 01
Size and leather: an 18 in Epsom black with gold hardware is the reference full-premium configuration.
- 02
The H clasp's plating is inspected under bright light — scratches and rub-through are the main deduction.
- 03
Blind stamp year, full set (box, dust bag, receipt), and authentication are expected as with any quota bag.
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Colour: neutrals lead; bright colours can command more from the right buyer but take longer.
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Strap length variant (the Constance has a long/short adjustable strap) and its condition matter to buyers.
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Box calf examples are priced high when clean and discounted quickly for scratches.
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The full story
The Constance is the third Hermès bag that trades above retail, alongside the Birkin and Kelly — and in the popular sizes it can be harder to get from a boutique than either. The H clasp is the whole design, which makes the bag instantly recognisable and the clasp's plating the single most scrutinised detail on resale.
Sizes are 18 (the most wanted), 24, and the mini/micro versions, in Epsom (the crisp, scratch-resistant leather most buyers prefer), Box calf (glossy, scratches easily, prized when clean), Swift, and exotics. Neutral colours with gold hardware carry the strongest premium; the bag is small and rigid enough that condition is mostly about the clasp, the corners, and the strap.
Used (eBay listings): the Hermès Constance averaged $7,900 on Sep 11 and $7,980 on Oct 16, so prices held roughly flat (+1%) over 36 days of tracking. The lowest daily median was $7,550 (Oct 2) and the highest $9,089 (Sep 17).
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| Date | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 | $7,900 | $2,995–$10,000 |
| Sep 16 | $8,000 | $3,060–$10,375 |
| Sep 21 | $8,800 | $3,725–$11,500 |
| Sep 26 | $8,750 | $3,025–$11,500 |
| Oct 1 | $7,999 | $3,130–$10,500 |
| Oct 6 | $8,498 | $3,403–$11,499 |
| Oct 11 | $8,000 | $3,219–$10,905 |
| Oct 16 | $7,980 | $2,899–$11,245 |
Questions
Is the Constance harder to get than a Birkin?
In the popular sizes, often yes — Hermès produces fewer, and boutique offers are rarer. That's why a clean Constance 18 trades at a strong premium over retail on the secondary market.
Constance 18 or 24 — which is worth more?
The 18 commands the higher premium; the 24 is a larger, slightly less fashionable size but still trades above retail in good condition.
Which leather is best for resale?
Epsom — it keeps the bag's shape, resists scratches, and is what most buyers want. Box calf is beautiful and prized when pristine but shows every scratch, so it's riskier to own and priced accordingly used.
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