Categories/Headphones/Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone
critical

Buy-box price is 44.6% below MSRP and a 1P seller controls the listing

The Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone was tracked for 30 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price ranged from $199.00 to $359.00 against an MSRP/MAP of $359.00. 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 ($)

$199.00

MAX PRICE ($)

$359.00

AVG PRICE ($)

$271.00

EROSION (%)

44.57%

MSRP/MAP ($)

$359.00

Price erosion from MSRP
Severe44.57% below MSRP
MinimalModerateSevere

The product hit a low of $199.00, following a peak of $359.00 during the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $359.00, the floor price reflects a severe variance of 44.57% erosion.

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

Buy box distribution

93%1P
1P · 1 seller, 93% share2P · 3 sellers, 0% share3P · 10 sellers, 7% share
Sellers won
2 of 14tracked sellers
Changed hands
2 timesover 30 days
SellerConditionPrice vs MSRPBuy box daysErosion
1PAmazon.com· Top
New
$359.00
at MSRP
28d (93%)
0.00%
3PAdorama
New
$359.00
at MSRP
2d (7%)
0.00%
3PAbt Electronics
New
$359.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
2PThrillingAudio
New
$359.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3POutlet
New
$299.00
−$60.00 below MSRP
0d (0%)
16.71%
2PMy Secret Style
New
$335.99
−$23.01 below MSRP
0d (0%)
6.41%
3PJM3308
New
$199.97
−$159.03 below MSRP
0d (0%)
44.30%
3PSavings Story
New
$257.95
−$101.05 below MSRP
0d (0%)
28.15%
3PThrillingAudio
New
$359.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PBeach Camera Same Day Shipping
New
$359.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PFairfaxer International
New
$299.99
−$59.01 below MSRP
0d (0%)
16.44%
2PADV Sellers
New
$199.99
−$159.01 below MSRP
0d (0%)
44.29%
3PLaptopTech Hub
New
$298.95
−$60.05 below MSRP
0d (0%)
16.73%
3Pbexpress
New
$258.99
−$100.01 below MSRP
0d (0%)
27.86%
Erosion severity: green under 10%, yellow 10–20%, red above 20%

The Buy Box for Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone is primarily held by Amazon.com (1P) with a 93% share, winning the Buy Box for 28 out of 30 tracked days. Only 2 of 14 total sellers have won the Buy Box.

Seller density vs. price erosion

Buy-box priceActive sellersMSRP $359.00
Peak seller pressure13 sellers on Sep 5Highest count during tracking window
Price impact at peak$0.00$199.00 → $199.00
Price trendRecoveringBased on trailing 30 days
Seller proliferation→ Stable0.0/day avg · 0 net

Buy-box price fell to a floor of $199.00 before recovering to $359.00. It entered the period already $160.00 below MSRP ($359.00), before any crowding pressure arrived. Seller count peaked at 13 on 09/05 — adding +0 net sellers over the full period. Seller count has held steady even as prices shifted.

Seller churn and influx

Comparing sellers before Sep 28 vs last 3 days of 30-day tracking period

1 3P seller exited the listing — channel cleanup signal.

1 seller exited with no new entrants — competitive pressure easing.

New entrants (0)

No new sellers in recent period

Exited (1)
Persistent (13)

Key Findings

critical
Price Erosion

$160.00

Severe44.6% below MSRP

Severe erosion — floor is $160.00 (44.6%) below MSRP; the product is well below its intended price point and brand integrity is at risk.

Seller Activity

10 3P Sellers

Swarming1 exited

10 3P sellers are swarming this listing — heavily contested.

Buy Box

Amazon.com

Controlled1P · 28 wins

Buy-box is controlled — Amazon.com (1P) leads with 28 wins at $359.00, and 3P interference is minimal.

Recommended Actions
1

Immediate pricing intervention required — The lowest price has dropped to $199.00, which is 44.6% below MSRP ($359.00).

2

Audit distribution channels — 10 active 3P sellers detected, indicating widespread distribution issues.

3

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

4

Escalate directly with Amazon — The lowest price has dropped to $199.00, which is 44.6% below MSRP ($359.00).

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