Buy-box price is 62.1% below MSRP and a 1P seller controls the listing
Hewlett Packard DeskJet 4255e Wireless Color Inkjet Printer, Scanner, Copier (588S6A)
The Hewlett Packard DeskJet 4255e Wireless Color Inkjet Printer, Scanner, Copier (588S6A) was tracked for 22 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price ranged from $53.00 to $139.99 against an MSRP/MAP of $139.99. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as critical.
Price Overview
FLOOR PRICE ($)
$53.00
MAX PRICE ($)
$139.99
AVG PRICE ($)
$107.54
EROSION (%)
62.14%
MSRP/MAP ($)
$139.99
The product hit a low of $53.00, following a peak of $139.99 during the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $139.99, the floor price reflects a severe variance of 62.14% erosion.
Buy box distribution
| Seller | Condition | Price vs MSRP | Buy box days | Erosion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1PWalmart.com· Top | New | $109.99 −$30.00 below MSRP | 18d (82%) | 21.43% |
3PDealClock | New | $139.99 at MSRP | 2d (9%) | 0.00% |
3PWalmart | New | $53.00 −$86.99 below MSRP | 1d (5%) | 62.14% |
3PTheStore | New | $53.00 −$86.99 below MSRP | 1d (5%) | 62.14% |
The Buy Box for Hewlett Packard DeskJet 4255e Wireless Color Inkjet Printer, Scanner, Copier (588S6A) is primarily held by Walmart.com (1P) with a 82% share, winning the Buy Box for 18 out of 22 tracked days. All 4 of 4 total sellers have won the Buy Box.
Seller density vs. price erosion
Buy-box price stayed between $53.00 and $139.99, largely stable over the period. It entered the period already $30.00 below MSRP ($139.99), before any crowding pressure arrived. Seller count peaked at 1 on 09/09 — adding +0 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
3 3P sellers exited the listing — channel cleanup signal.
3 sellers exited with no new entrants — competitive pressure easing.
No new sellers in recent period
Key Findings
critical$86.99
Severe erosion — floor is $86.99 (62.1%) 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.
Walmart.com
3P sellers win the buy box 18.2% of the time; DealClock leads with 2 days at $139.99 — easing.
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