Buy-box price is 60.0% 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 24 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price ranged from $44.05 to $109.99 against an MSRP/MAP of $109.99. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as critical.
Price Overview
FLOOR PRICE ($)
$44.05
MAX PRICE ($)
$109.99
AVG PRICE ($)
$89.23
EROSION (%)
59.95%
MSRP/MAP ($)
$109.99
The product hit a low of $44.05, following a peak of $109.99 during the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $109.99, the floor price reflects a severe variance of 59.95% erosion.
Buy box distribution
| Seller | Condition | Price vs MSRP | Buy box days | Erosion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1PAmazon.com· Top | New | $89.89 −$20.10 below MSRP | 19d (79%) | 18.27% |
2PAmazon Resale | New | $70.39 −$39.60 below MSRP | 5d (21%) | 36.00% |
3PElectronic Express | New | $109.99 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
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 79% share, winning the Buy Box for 19 out of 24 tracked days. Only 2 of 3 total sellers have won the Buy Box.
Seller density vs. price erosion
Buy-box price declined from $89.99 to $71.49 — a $18.50 drop over 24 days. It entered the period already $20.00 below MSRP ($109.99), before any crowding pressure arrived. Seller count peaked at 3 on 09/07, 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 Sep 28 vs last 3 days of 24-day tracking period
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
Key Findings
critical$65.94
Severe erosion — floor is $65.94 (60.0%) below MSRP; the product is well below its intended price point and brand integrity is at risk.
1 3P Seller
3P activity is limited to 1 seller — controlled, though 2 have since exited.
Amazon.com
Buy-box is controlled — Amazon.com (1P) leads with 19 wins at $89.89, and 3P interference is minimal.
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