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)
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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 31 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 Aug 31, 2026

Price Overview

FLOOR PRICE ($)

$249.99

MAX PRICE ($)

$279.99

AVG PRICE ($)

$264.38

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: Aug 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026

Buy box distribution

74%2P
1P · 1 seller, 13% share2P · 4 sellers, 74% share3P · 26 sellers, 13% share
Sellers won
6 of 31tracked sellers
Changed hands
16 timesover 31 days
SellerConditionPrice vs MSRPBuy box daysErosion
2PQuickDealStore· Top
New
$249.99
−$30.00 below MSRP
22d (71%)
10.71%
1PAmazon.com
New
$249.99
−$30.00 below MSRP
4d (13%)
10.71%
3PPrime MegaStore
New
$249.99
−$30.00 below MSRP
2d (6%)
10.71%
2PPlatinum Micro, Inc.
New
$279.99
at MSRP
1d (3%)
0.00%
3PALL4COMPUTERS-TX ----- SIGNATURE REQUIRED ----
New
$249.99
−$30.00 below MSRP
1d (3%)
10.71%
3PALL4COMPUTERS ----- SIGNATURE REQUIRED -----
New
$249.99
−$30.00 below MSRP
1d (3%)
10.71%
3PITCP Technologies
New
$381.99
+$102.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-36.43%
3PHDD - HardDiskDrives
New
$308.75
+$28.76 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-10.27%
3PRenewed Global
New
$274.75
−$5.24 below MSRP
0d (0%)
1.87%
3PFirst Harmonic Limited
New
$327.98
+$47.99 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-17.14%
3PEZ digital
New
$209.99
−$70.00 below MSRP
0d (0%)
25.00%
3PMegaRetailStore
New
$249.99
−$30.00 below MSRP
0d (0%)
10.71%
3PDealforless
New
$329.99
+$50.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-17.86%
3PRAW Tech
New
$347.19
+$67.20 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-24.00%
3PRidgeline Distribution (SN's Logged)
New
$499.99
+$220.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-78.57%
3PDiscTech (USA)
New
$329.00
+$49.01 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-17.50%
3PTech Original
New
$257.92
−$22.07 below MSRP
0d (0%)
7.88%
3PConsumer Supply Co
New
$351.24
+$71.25 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-25.45%
3PAgileCollection
New
$529.98
+$249.99 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-89.29%
3PAmerican Bazaar Shop
New
$329.05
+$49.06 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-17.52%
3PONLINE USA OUTLET
New
$325.00
+$45.01 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-16.08%
3PGiz-Promo
New
$289.99
+$10.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-3.57%
3PBrute Networks Corporation
New
$274.75
−$5.24 below MSRP
0d (0%)
1.87%
3PTechnoDealsUSA
New
$394.74
+$114.75 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-40.98%
3PTriplenet Pricing INC
New
$394.74
+$114.75 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-40.98%
2PM Z Photo
New
$277.00
−$2.99 below MSRP
0d (0%)
1.07%
2PAmazon Resale
New
$227.49
−$52.50 below MSRP
0d (0%)
18.75%
3PPlatinum Micro, Inc.
New
$299.99
+$20.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-7.14%
3PCorteseInc
New
$279.00
−$0.99 below MSRP
0d (0%)
0.35%
3PEPHDirect
New
$249.99
−$30.00 below MSRP
0d (0%)
10.71%
3PQuickDealStore· Top
New
$249.99
−$30.00 below MSRP
0d (0%)
10.71%
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 71% share, winning the Buy Box for 22 out of 31 tracked days. Only 6 of 31 total sellers have won the Buy Box.

Seller density vs. price erosion

Buy-box priceActive sellersMSRP $279.99
Peak seller pressure21 sellers on Aug 5Highest count during tracking window
Price impact at peak$0.00$259.99 → $259.99
Price trendErodingBased on trailing 30 days
Seller proliferation↓ Decreasing-0.1/day avg · -2 net

Buy-box price stayed between $249.99 and $279.99, largely stable over the period. It entered the period already $20.00 below MSRP ($279.99), before any crowding pressure arrived. Seller count peaked at 21 on 08/05, 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 Aug 29 vs last 3 days of 31-day tracking period

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

7 3P sellers exited the listing — channel cleanup signal.

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

New entrants (0)

No new sellers in recent period

Exited (9)
Persistent (22)

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

26 3P Sellers

Swarming9 exited

26 3P sellers are swarming this listing — heavily contested.

Buy Box

QuickDealStore

Contested2P · 22 wins

3P sellers win the buy box 12.9% of the time; Prime MegaStore leads with 2 days at $249.99 (10.7% below MAP) — easing.

Recommended Actions
1

Audit distribution channels — 26 active 3P sellers detected, indicating widespread distribution issues.

2

Monitor buy-box ownership daily — 3P sellers captured 12.9% of buy-box snapshots across the tracking period.

3

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

4

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

5

Escalate directly with Amazon — The lowest price has dropped to $199.99, which is 10.7% below MSRP ($279.99).

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