Buy-box price is 29.9% below MSRP and a 3P seller controls the listing
Canon PIXMA TR160 Portable Wired/Wireless Inkjet Printer - Color
The Canon PIXMA TR160 Portable Wired/Wireless Inkjet Printer - Color was tracked for 22 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price ranged from $189.24 to $269.99 against an MSRP/MAP of $269.99. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as at risk.
Price Overview
FLOOR PRICE ($)
$189.24
MAX PRICE ($)
$269.99
AVG PRICE ($)
$208.41
EROSION (%)
29.91%
MSRP/MAP ($)
$269.99
The product hit a low of $189.24, following a peak of $269.99 during the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $269.99, the floor price reflects a severe variance of 29.91% erosion.
Buy box distribution
| Seller | Condition | Price vs MSRP | Buy box days | Erosion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3PStaples· Top | New | $269.99 at MSRP | 16d (73%) | 0.00% |
3PCES Imaging | New | $199.00 −$70.99 below MSRP | 6d (27%) | 26.29% |
3PAdorama | New | $206.53 −$63.46 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 23.50% |
The Buy Box for Canon PIXMA TR160 Portable Wired/Wireless Inkjet Printer - Color is primarily held by Staples (3P) with a 73% share, winning the Buy Box for 16 out of 22 tracked days. Only 2 of 3 total sellers have won the Buy Box.
Seller density vs. price erosion
Buy-box price stayed between $189.24 and $269.99, largely stable over the period. It entered the period already $70.00 below MSRP ($269.99), before any crowding pressure arrived. Seller count peaked at 3 on 09/23 — adding +2 net sellers over the full period. Seller activity and pricing have both been steady — no acute competitive pressure detected.
Seller churn and influx
Comparing sellers before Sep 28 vs last 3 days of 22-day tracking period
No new sellers in recent period
No sellers exited in recent period
Key Findings
at risk$80.75
Severe erosion — floor is $80.75 (29.9%) below MSRP; the product is well below its intended price point and brand integrity is at risk.
3 3P Sellers
3 third-party sellers active — channel showing crowding pressure.
Staples
Staples (3P) dominates the buy box with 16 wins at $269.99.
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