Buy-box price is 5.8% below MSRP and a 1P seller controls the listing
The IAMS Perfect Portions Grain Free Wet Cat Food, Indoor Adult Cat Food Wet Cuts in Gravy, Variety Pack: Tuna & Salmon Recipe, 1.98 lb. (Pack of 1) Twin-Pack Trays was tracked for 24 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price ranged from $15.98 to $16.96 against an MSRP/MAP of $16.96. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as healthy.
Price Overview
FLOOR PRICE ($)
$15.98
MAX PRICE ($)
$16.96
AVG PRICE ($)
$16.52
EROSION (%)
5.78%
MSRP/MAP ($)
$16.96
The product hit a low of $15.98, following a peak of $16.96 during the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $16.96, the floor price reflects a minimal variance of 5.78% erosion.
Buy box distribution
| Seller | Condition | Price vs MSRP | Buy box days | Erosion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1PAmazon.com· Top | New | $16.29 −$0.67 below MSRP | 24d (100%) | 3.95% |
3PMetroplex Goods | New | $26.70 +$9.74 above MSRP | 0d (0%) | -57.43% |
3PPetco Supplies | New | $18.99 +$2.03 above MSRP | 0d (0%) | -11.97% |
The Buy Box for IAMS Perfect Portions Grain Free Wet Cat Food, Indoor Adult Cat Food Wet Cuts in Gravy, Variety Pack: Tuna & Salmon Recipe, 1.98 lb. (Pack of 1) Twin-Pack Trays is primarily held by Amazon.com (1P) with a 100% share, winning the Buy Box for 24 out of 24 tracked days. Only 1 of 3 total sellers have won the Buy Box.
Seller density vs. price erosion
Buy-box price held flat at $15.98 throughout the tracking period. It entered the period already $0.98 below MSRP ($16.96), before any crowding pressure arrived. Seller count peaked at 3 on 09/07, easing off since — adding -1 net seller over the full period. The crowding was short-lived — sellers came in, didn't find enough margin to stay, and pulled back.
Seller churn and influx
Comparing sellers before Sep 28 vs last 3 days of 24-day tracking period
1 3P seller exited the listing — channel cleanup signal.
1 seller exited with no new entrants — competitive pressure easing.
No new sellers in recent period
Key Findings
healthy$0.98
Moderate erosion — floor price is $0.98 (5.8%) below MSRP and slipping.
2 3P Sellers
3P activity is limited to 2 sellers — controlled, though 1 have since exited.
Amazon.com
Buy-box is controlled — Amazon.com (1P) leads with 24 wins at $16.29, and 3P interference is minimal.
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