Buy-box price is 44.6% below MSRP and a 1P seller controls the listing
The HP DeskJet 2855e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Scanner, Copier, Best-for-home, 3 month Instant Ink trial included. This printer is only 2.4 ghz capable. (588S5A) was tracked for 31 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price ranged from $49.89 to $89.99 against an MSRP/MAP of $89.99. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as critical.
Price Overview
FLOOR PRICE ($)
$49.89
MAX PRICE ($)
$89.99
AVG PRICE ($)
$56.44
EROSION (%)
44.56%
MSRP/MAP ($)
$89.99
The product hit a low of $49.89, following a peak of $89.99 during the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $89.99, the floor price reflects a severe variance of 44.56% erosion.
Buy box distribution
| Seller | Condition | Price vs MSRP | Buy box days | Erosion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1PAmazon.com· Top | New | $89.99 at MSRP | 28d (90%) | 0.00% |
3PElectronic Express | New | $89.99 at MSRP | 3d (10%) | 0.00% |
3PFast and Precise by Staples | New | $97.07 +$7.08 above MSRP | 0d (0%) | -7.87% |
2PAmazon Resale | New | $48.68 −$41.31 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 45.91% |
3PAdorama | New | $49.99 −$40.00 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 44.45% |
3PSpaceBound | New | $100.39 +$10.40 above MSRP | 0d (0%) | -11.56% |
3PProvantage LLC | New | $97.01 +$7.02 above MSRP | 0d (0%) | -7.80% |
The Buy Box for HP DeskJet 2855e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Scanner, Copier, Best-for-home, 3 month Instant Ink trial included. This printer is only 2.4 ghz capable. (588S5A) is primarily held by Amazon.com (1P) with a 90% share, winning the Buy Box for 28 out of 31 tracked days. Only 2 of 7 total sellers have won the Buy Box.
Seller density vs. price erosion
Buy-box price fell to a floor of $49.89 before recovering to $89.99. It entered the period already $40.00 below MSRP ($89.99), before any crowding pressure arrived. Seller count peaked at 5 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.
Seller churn and influx
Comparing sellers before Jul 29 vs last 3 days of 31-day tracking period
4 3P sellers exited the listing — channel cleanup signal.
4 sellers exited with no new entrants — competitive pressure easing.
No new sellers in recent period
Key Findings
critical$40.10
Severe erosion — floor is $40.10 (44.6%) below MSRP; the product is well below its intended price point and brand integrity is at risk.
5 3P Sellers
5 third-party sellers active — channel showing crowding pressure, exits outnumbering arrivals.
Amazon.com
Buy-box is controlled — Amazon.com (1P) leads with 28 wins at $89.99, and 3P interference is minimal.
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