Buy-box price is 35.2% below MSRP and a 3P seller controls the listing

The Canon PIXMA TR4720 Wireless Inkjet All-in-One Printer Black was tracked for 30 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price ranged from $69.99 to $107.99 against an MSRP/MAP of $107.99. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as critical.
FLOOR PRICE ($)
$69.99
MAX PRICE ($)
$107.99
AVG PRICE ($)
$74.01
EROSION (%)
35.19%
MSRP/MAP ($)
$107.99
The product hit a low of $69.99, following a peak of $107.99 during the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $107.99, the floor price reflects a severe variance of 35.19% erosion.
| Seller | Condition | Price vs MSRP | Buy box days | Erosion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3PStaples· Top | New | $69.99 −$38.00 below MSRP | 21d (70%) | 35.19% |
3PAdorama | New | $120.09 +$12.10 above MSRP | 8d (27%) | -11.20% |
1PWalmart.com | New | $99.00 −$8.99 below MSRP | 1d (3%) | 8.32% |
3P24/7 Toner | New | $107.99 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
The Buy Box for Canon PIXMA TR4720 Wireless Inkjet All-in-One Printer Black is primarily held by Staples (3P) with a 70% share, winning the Buy Box for 21 out of 30 tracked days. Only 3 of 4 total sellers have won the Buy Box.
Buy-box price declined from $79.99 to $69.99 — a $10.00 drop over 30 days. It entered the period already $28.00 below MSRP ($107.99), before any crowding pressure arrived. Seller count peaked at 4 on 07/01, 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.
Comparing sellers before Jul 29 vs last 3 days of 30-day tracking period
1 persistent 3P seller actively cutting prices — driving ongoing erosion.
1 3P seller exited the listing — channel cleanup signal.
2 sellers exited with no new entrants — competitive pressure easing.
No new sellers in recent period
$38.00
Severe erosion — floor is $38.00 (35.2%) 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, exits outnumbering arrivals.
Staples
Staples (3P) dominates the buy box with 21 wins at $69.99, 35.2% below MAP — and escalating.
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