Buy-box price is 57.8% below MSRP and a 1P seller controls the listing
The HP DeskJet 4255e 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. AI-enabled (588S6A) was tracked for 31 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price ranged from $46.40 to $109.89 against an MSRP/MAP of $109.99. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as critical.
Price Overview
FLOOR PRICE ($)
$46.40
MAX PRICE ($)
$109.89
AVG PRICE ($)
$101.66
EROSION (%)
57.81%
MSRP/MAP ($)
$109.99
The product hit a low of $46.40, following a peak of $109.89 during the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $109.99, the floor price reflects a severe variance of 57.81% erosion.
Buy box distribution
| Seller | Condition | Price vs MSRP | Buy box days | Erosion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1PAmazon.com· Top | New | $49.89 −$60.10 below MSRP | 28d (90%) | 54.64% |
2PAmazon Resale | New | $73.71 −$36.28 below MSRP | 2d (6%) | 32.98% |
3POfficeNation, Inc. | New | $139.37 +$29.38 above MSRP | 0d (0%) | -26.71% |
3PSpaceBound | New | $110.55 +$0.56 above MSRP | 0d (0%) | -0.51% |
3PProvantage LLC | New | $151.55 +$41.56 above MSRP | 0d (0%) | -37.79% |
3PPCNation | New | $85.49 −$24.50 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 22.27% |
3PBeach Camera Same Day Shipping | New | $60.00 −$49.99 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 45.45% |
2PSpaceBound | New | $109.99 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PElectronic Express | New | $109.99 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
The Buy Box for HP DeskJet 4255e 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. AI-enabled (588S6A) is primarily held by Amazon.com (1P) with a 93% share, winning the Buy Box for 28 out of 31 tracked days. Only 2 of 9 total sellers have won the Buy Box.
Seller density vs. price erosion
Buy-box price declined from $109.89 to $46.40 — a $63.49 drop over 31 days. Price opened right at MSRP ($109.99). Seller count peaked at 7 on 07/01, easing off since — adding -4 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$63.59
Severe erosion — floor is $63.59 (57.8%) below MSRP; the product is well below its intended price point and brand integrity is at risk.
6 3P Sellers
6 3P sellers are swarming this listing — heavily contested.
Amazon.com
Buy-box is controlled — Amazon.com (1P) leads with 28 wins at $49.89, and 3P interference is minimal.
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