Categories/Computer Peripherals, Hard Disks and Modems/Seagate BarraCuda 8 TB Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch SATA 6 Gb/s, 5,400 RPM, 256 MB Cache for Computer Desktop PC (ST8000DMZ04/004)
critical

Buy-box price is 0.0% below MSRP and a 2P seller controls the listing

Seagate BarraCuda 8 TB Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch SATA 6 Gb/s, 5,400 RPM, 256 MB Cache for Computer Desktop PC (ST8000DMZ04/004)

Seagate BarraCuda 8 TB Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch SATA 6 Gb/s, 5,400 RPM, 256 MB Cache for Computer Desktop PC (ST8000DMZ04/004)

Seagate·
ID B07H289S7C

The Seagate BarraCuda 8 TB Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch SATA 6 Gb/s, 5,400 RPM, 256 MB Cache for Computer Desktop PC (ST8000DMZ04/004) was tracked for 30 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price ranged from $249.99 to $274.75 against an MSRP/MAP of $249.99. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as critical.

Tracked 30 days · past 30-day window
Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Price Overview

FLOOR PRICE ($)

$249.99

MAX PRICE ($)

$274.75

AVG PRICE ($)

$250.82

EROSION (%)

0.00%

MSRP/MAP ($)

$249.99

Price erosion from MSRP
Minimal0.00% below MSRP
MinimalModerateSevere

The product hit a low of $249.99, following a peak of $274.75 during the tracking period. The floor price held at or above its MSRP of $249.99, showing no erosion during the period.

Tracking window: Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026

Buy box distribution

77%2P
2P · 6 sellers, 77% share3P · 25 sellers, 23% share
Sellers won
3 of 31tracked sellers
Changed hands
2 timesover 30 days
SellerConditionPrice vs MSRPBuy box daysErosion
2PQuickDealStore· Top
New
$249.99
at MSRP
23d (77%)
0.00%
3PQuickDealStore· Top
New
$249.99
at MSRP
6d (20%)
0.00%
3PBrute Networks Corporation
New
$394.75
+$144.76 above MSRP
1d (3%)
-57.91%
3PPlatinum Micro, Inc.
New
$299.99
+$50.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-20.00%
3PRAW Tech
New
$347.19
+$97.20 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-38.88%
3PRenewed Global
New
$274.75
+$24.76 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-9.90%
3PDiscTech (USA)
New
$329.00
+$79.01 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-31.61%
3PGiz-Promo
New
$289.99
+$40.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-16.00%
3PPIXIBYTES
New
$299.00
+$49.01 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-19.60%
3PTriplenet Pricing INC
New
$381.99
+$132.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-52.80%
2PPlatinum Micro, Inc.
New
$269.99
+$20.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-8.00%
3PConsumer Supply Co
New
$351.24
+$101.25 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-40.50%
3PMegaRetailStore
New
$279.99
+$30.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-12.00%
2PAmazon Resale
New
$237.47
−$12.52 below MSRP
0d (0%)
5.01%
3PAmerican Bazaar Shop
New
$329.05
+$79.06 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-31.63%
2PMemory-Warehouse
New
$299.99
+$50.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-20.00%
3PEPHDirect
New
$279.99
+$30.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-12.00%
3PALL4COMPUTERS-TX ----- SIGNATURE REQUIRED ----
New
$248.97
−$1.02 below MSRP
0d (0%)
0.41%
3PITTradingPost
New
$256.00
+$6.01 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-2.40%
3PONLINE USA OUTLET
New
$325.00
+$75.01 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-30.01%
3PCorteseInc
New
$309.00
+$59.01 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-23.60%
3PTechnoDealsUSA
New
$380.00
+$130.01 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-52.01%
3PPrime MegaStore
New
$279.99
+$30.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-12.00%
3PDealforless
New
$329.99
+$80.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-32.00%
3PArgus Dataworks TX
New
$248.97
−$1.02 below MSRP
0d (0%)
0.41%
2PM Z Photo
New
$407.00
+$157.01 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-62.81%
3PITCP Technologies
New
$381.99
+$132.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-52.80%
3PFirst Harmonic Limited
New
$327.98
+$77.99 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-31.20%
2PQuick IT Solutions
New
$254.99
+$5.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-2.00%
3PTech Original
New
$256.00
+$6.01 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-2.40%
3PWazno Electronics
New
$219.99
−$30.00 below MSRP
0d (0%)
12.00%
Erosion severity: green under 10%, yellow 10–20%, red above 20%

The Buy Box for Seagate BarraCuda 8 TB Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch SATA 6 Gb/s, 5,400 RPM, 256 MB Cache for Computer Desktop PC (ST8000DMZ04/004) is primarily held by QuickDealStore (2P) with a 77% share, winning the Buy Box for 23 out of 30 tracked days. Only 3 of 31 total sellers have won the Buy Box.

Seller density vs. price erosion

Buy-box priceActive sellersMSRP $249.99
Peak seller pressure21 sellers on Sep 15Highest count during tracking window
Price impact at peak$0.00$249.99 → $249.99
Price trendRecoveringBased on trailing 30 days
Seller proliferation↑ Increasing+0.1/day avg · +2 net

Buy-box price stayed between $249.99 and $274.75, largely stable over the period. Price opened right at MSRP ($249.99). Seller count peaked at 21 on 09/15, easing off since — adding +2 net sellers 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 30-day tracking period

9 3P sellers exited the listing — channel cleanup signal.

10 sellers exited with no new entrants — competitive pressure easing.

New entrants (0)

No new sellers in recent period

Exited (10)
Persistent (21)

Key Findings

critical
Price Erosion

$0.00

Intact0% below MSRP

Pricing is intact — no measurable erosion from MSRP.

Seller Activity

25 3P Sellers

Swarming10 exited

25 3P sellers are swarming this listing — heavily contested.

Buy Box

QuickDealStore

Contested2P · 23 wins

3P sellers win the buy box 23.3% of the time; QuickDealStore leads with 6 days at $249.99 — easing.

Recommended Actions
1

Audit distribution channels — 25 active 3P sellers detected, indicating widespread distribution issues.

2

Monitor buy-box ownership daily — 3P sellers captured 23.3% of buy-box snapshots across the tracking period.

3

Prioritise enforcement action against QuickDealStore, the highest-frequency 3P buy-box winner.

4

Escalate directly with Amazon — The lowest price has dropped to $214.11, which is 0.0% below MSRP ($249.99).

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