Buy-box price is 40.3% below MSRP and a 1P seller controls the listing

The Blue Buffalo Bursts Crunchy & Creamy Cat Treats, Great for Training, Paw-Lickin' Chicken, 5-oz Bag was tracked for 31 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price was $2.98 against an MSRP/MAP of $4.99. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as critical.
FLOOR PRICE ($)
$2.98
MAX PRICE ($)
$2.98
AVG PRICE ($)
$2.98
EROSION (%)
40.28%
MSRP/MAP ($)
$4.99
The product held steady at $2.98 throughout the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $4.99, the floor price reflects a severe variance of 40.28% erosion.
| Seller | Condition | Price vs MSRP | Buy box days | Erosion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1PAmazon.com· Top | New | $2.98 −$2.01 below MSRP | 31d (100%) | 40.28% |
The Buy Box for Blue Buffalo Bursts Crunchy & Creamy Cat Treats, Great for Training, Paw-Lickin' Chicken, 5-oz Bag is primarily held by Amazon.com (1P) with a 100% share, winning the Buy Box for 31 out of 31 tracked days.
Buy-box price held flat at $2.98 throughout the tracking period. It entered the period already $2.01 below MSRP ($4.99), before any crowding pressure arrived. Seller count peaked at 1 on 07/01 — adding +0 net sellers over the full period. Seller activity and pricing have both been steady — no acute competitive pressure detected.
Comparing sellers before Jul 29 vs last 3 days of 31-day tracking period
No new sellers in recent period
No sellers exited in recent period
$2.01
Severe erosion — floor is $2.01 (40.3%) below MSRP; the product is well below its intended price point and brand integrity is at risk.
Clean Channel
No 3P sellers detected — the channel is clean.
Amazon.com
Buy-box is controlled — Amazon.com (1P) leads with 31 wins at $2.98, and 3P interference is minimal.
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