Buy-box price is 20.4% below MSRP and a 1P seller controls the listing

The HP DeskJet 2942 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Scanner, Copier, 6 months free Instant Ink was tracked for 18 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price was $39.00 against an MSRP/MAP of $49.00. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as at risk.
FLOOR PRICE ($)
$39.00
MAX PRICE ($)
$39.00
AVG PRICE ($)
$39.00
EROSION (%)
20.41%
MSRP/MAP ($)
$49.00
The product held steady at $39.00 throughout the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $49.00, the floor price reflects a severe variance of 20.41% erosion.
| Seller | Condition | Price vs MSRP | Buy box days | Erosion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1PWalmart.com· Top | New | $39.00 −$10.00 below MSRP | 18d (100%) | 20.41% |
The Buy Box for HP DeskJet 2942 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Scanner, Copier, 6 months free Instant Ink is primarily held by Walmart.com (1P) with a 100% share, winning the Buy Box for 18 out of 18 tracked days.
Buy-box price held flat at $39.00 throughout the tracking period. It entered the period already $10.00 below MSRP ($49.00), 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.
Comparing sellers before Sep 28 vs last 3 days of 18-day tracking period
No new sellers in recent period
No sellers exited in recent period
$10.00
Severe erosion — floor is $10.00 (20.4%) below MSRP; the product is well below its intended price point and brand integrity is at risk.
Clean Channel
No 3P sellers detected — the channel is clean.
Walmart.com
Buy-box is controlled — Walmart.com (1P) leads with 18 wins at $39.00, and 3P interference is minimal.
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