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 10.7% 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 $279.99 against an MSRP/MAP of $279.99. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as critical.

Tracked 31 days · past 30-day window
Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Price Overview

FLOOR PRICE ($)

$249.99

MAX PRICE ($)

$279.99

AVG PRICE ($)

$276.99

EROSION (%)

10.71%

MSRP/MAP ($)

$279.99

Price erosion from MSRP
Moderate10.71% below MSRP
MinimalModerateSevere

The product hit a low of $249.99, following a peak of $279.99 during the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $279.99, the floor price reflects a moderate variance of 10.71% erosion.

Tracking window: Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026

Buy box distribution

97%2P
1P · 1 seller, 3% share2P · 5 sellers, 97% share3P · 24 sellers, 0% share
Sellers won
3 of 30tracked sellers
Changed hands
4 timesover 30 days
SellerConditionPrice vs MSRPBuy box daysErosion
2PQuickDealStore· Top
New
$249.99
−$30.00 below MSRP
26d (87%)
10.71%
2PPlatinum Micro, Inc.
New
$279.99
at MSRP
3d (10%)
0.00%
1PAmazon.com
New
$279.99
at MSRP
1d (3%)
0.00%
3PPrime MegaStore
New
$279.99
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PEPHDirect
New
$279.99
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PFirst Harmonic Limited
New
$366.38
+$86.39 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-30.85%
2PQuick IT Solutions
New
$258.50
−$21.49 below MSRP
0d (0%)
7.68%
3PITCP Technologies
New
$361.99
+$82.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-29.29%
3PCorteseInc
New
$309.00
+$29.01 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-10.36%
3PBrute Networks Corporation
New
$384.75
+$104.76 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-37.42%
3PTriplenet Pricing INC
New
$361.99
+$82.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-29.29%
3Pworldwidetechnology
New
$295.00
+$15.01 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-5.36%
2PMemory-Warehouse
New
$299.99
+$20.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-7.14%
3PMegaRetailStore
New
$279.99
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3P✅ Active Deals
New
$469.00
+$189.01 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-67.51%
3PHDD - HardDiskDrives
New
$377.89
+$97.90 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-34.97%
3PTechnoDealsUSA
New
$353.95
+$73.96 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-26.42%
3PONLINE USA OUTLET
New
$325.00
+$45.01 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-16.08%
3PTech Original
New
$246.00
−$33.99 below MSRP
0d (0%)
12.14%
3PITTradingPost
New
$256.00
−$23.99 below MSRP
0d (0%)
8.57%
3PEZ digital
New
$229.99
−$50.00 below MSRP
0d (0%)
17.86%
2PAmazon Resale
New
$232.49
−$47.50 below MSRP
0d (0%)
16.96%
3PConsumer Supply Co
New
$378.64
+$98.65 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-35.23%
3PPIXIBYTES
New
$299.00
+$19.01 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-6.79%
3PDiscTech (USA)
New
$469.00
+$189.01 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-67.51%
3PPlatinum Micro, Inc.
New
$299.99
+$20.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-7.14%
3PQuickDealStore· Top
New
$249.99
−$30.00 below MSRP
0d (0%)
10.71%
3PGiz-Promo
New
$289.99
+$10.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-3.57%
3PDealforless
New
$329.99
+$50.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-17.86%
3PRenewed Global
New
$274.75
−$5.24 below MSRP
0d (0%)
1.87%
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 87% share, winning the Buy Box for 26 out of 30 tracked days. Only 3 of 30 total sellers have won the Buy Box.

Seller density vs. price erosion

Buy-box priceActive sellersMSRP $279.99
Peak seller pressure24 sellers on Oct 24Highest count during tracking window
Price impact at peak$0.00$279.99 → $279.99
Price trendStableBased on trailing 30 days
Seller proliferation↓ Decreasing-0.0/day avg · -1 net

Buy-box price stayed between $249.99 and $279.99, largely stable over the period. It entered the period already $30.00 below MSRP ($279.99), before any crowding pressure arrived. Seller count peaked at 24 on 10/24, 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 Oct 29 vs last 3 days of 30-day tracking period

4 persistent 3P sellers actively cutting prices — driving ongoing erosion.

4 3P sellers exited the listing — channel cleanup signal.

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

New entrants (0)

No new sellers in recent period

Exited (6)
Persistent (24)

Key Findings

critical
Price Erosion

$30.00

Significant10.7% below MSRP

Significant erosion — floor is $30.00 (10.7%) below MSRP; the pricing anchor is under real pressure.

Seller Activity

24 3P Sellers

Swarming6 exited

24 3P sellers are swarming this listing — heavily contested.

Buy Box

QuickDealStore

Controlled2P · 26 wins

Buy-box is controlled — QuickDealStore (2P) leads with 26 wins at $249.99, and 3P interference is minimal.

Recommended Actions
1

Audit distribution channels — 24 active 3P sellers detected, indicating widespread distribution issues.

2

Identify sellers below MAP — The lowest price has dropped to $249.99, which is 10.7% below MSRP ($279.99).

3

Escalate directly with Amazon — The lowest price has dropped to $217.54, which is 10.7% below MSRP ($279.99).

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