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The Hermès Hunt

The best place to buy Hermès isn’t Paris. It’s Japanese eBay. I paid $8K for my HAC 45 there. I see the same bag listed for $15–25K in the US.

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What I own

01 · Hermès HAC 45 · Barénia + Crinoline

Paid $8K in Japan.

Bought on Japanese eBay from the seller brand_jfa. I see the same bag listed for $15–25K in the US.

Paid $8KUS listings: $15–25K
Brian's mirror selfie carrying his Hermès HAC 45 in Barénia and Crinoline Close-up of the Hermès HAC 45 in Crinoline canvas and Barénia leather Brian in a cream sweater holding his Hermès HAC 45
02 · Hermès Garden Party 49

Bought in Japan.

My Garden Party 49 came from Japan more than 15 years ago.

15+ years agoBought in Japan
15+
years Brian in a navy Dior quarter-zip carrying his Hermès Garden Party 49
03 · Hermès Sac Marin Récif GM

It’s HUGE.

My newest, also from eBay Japan. Gorgeous canvas, and a fun backpack. I’ve spotted it on The RealReal too, so keep an eye out.

GymTennisLaptopFrom eBay Japan
Brian's mirror selfie carrying his white canvas Hermès Sac Marin Récif GM

Hermès for the home. A wool-cashmere cushion and a leather-and-wood photo frame, both from ALLU on eBay.

What I’m hunting

A Bolide Relax 45 and a Kelly Voyage 50 (or 49). I see Bolide 45s on eBay and Rebag, sometimes under $4K.

Live finds

Hermès HAC 40 in Gold Courchevel on eBayHAC 40, Gold CourcheveleBay Hermès HAC 40 in Barénia and Toile on FASHIONPHILEHAC 40, Barénia + ToileFASHIONPHILE · ships from the US, no import duties Hermès Kelly Relax 50 in Colvert SwiftKelly Relax 50, Colvert SwiftVestiaire Collective Hermès Kelly 50 Le Tournay in Blue Indigo on eBayKelly 50, Blue IndigoeBay Hermès Bolide Relax 45 in Lime and Ficelle Toile HBolide Relax 45, LimeFrom Japan Hermès Bolide 45 in Duck Egg Green canvasBolide 45, Duck Egg GreenCanvas Hermès Bolide 45 in black Fjord leather from JapanBolide 45, black FjordFrom Japan Hermès Garden Party GM in leather, 2004, on eBayGarden Party GM, 2004eBay

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Sellers I trust

brand_jfa

Where I bought my HAC 45, on eBay.

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ALLU

Very reliable. Items arrive boxed and pristine, by fast DHL Express, and duties are usually paid.

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Komehyo

The Japanese resale house’s eBay store.

Shop Komehyo

More sources I trust

Beyond Japanese eBay, these are amazing sources with authentication.

Rebag

Always check Rebag too. I see Bolide 45s there, sometimes under $4K.

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Vestiaire Collective

Where I found the Kelly Relax 50 in Colvert Swift.

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Grailed

Home of eLADY, one of my favorite Japanese resellers.

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The RealReal

Keep an eye out: I’ve seen the Sac Marin Récif here.

Shop The RealReal
FASHIONPHILE

Ships from the US, so no import duties.

Shop FASHIONPHILE

The dark web of Hermès

Japanese sellers are obsessive collectors. They don’t gouge, and they don’t assign value the way the US does. Amore Tokyo is the famous name for vintage Hermès, but it’s expensive now.

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The full guide

How I shop it, my shortlist, and whether it’s safe to buy Hermès from Japan on eBay.

Read: The Best Place to Buy Hermès Isn’t Paris