Buy-box price is 40.0% below MSRP and a 3P seller controls the listing

The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, print, scan, copy, fax, duplex, home office, 3-mo free Instant Ink, AI-enabled was tracked for 30 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price ranged from $159.89 to $266.44 against an MSRP/MAP of $266.44. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as critical.
FLOOR PRICE ($)
$159.89
MAX PRICE ($)
$266.44
AVG PRICE ($)
$218.54
EROSION (%)
39.99%
MSRP/MAP ($)
$266.44
The product hit a low of $159.89, following a peak of $266.44 during the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $266.44, the floor price reflects a severe variance of 39.99% erosion.
| Seller | Condition | Price vs MSRP | Buy box days | Erosion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3POffice Depot LLC· Top | New | $266.44 at MSRP | 18d (60%) | 0.00% |
3PHP | New | $159.99 −$106.45 below MSRP | 12d (40%) | 39.95% |
3PPCNation Customer Care | New | $262.99 −$3.45 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 1.29% |
3PAdorama | New | $159.89 −$106.55 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 39.99% |
The Buy Box for HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, print, scan, copy, fax, duplex, home office, 3-mo free Instant Ink, AI-enabled is primarily held by Office Depot LLC (3P) with a 60% share, winning the Buy Box for 18 out of 30 tracked days. Only 2 of 4 total sellers have won the Buy Box.
Buy-box price fell to a floor of $159.89 before recovering to $266.44. It entered the period already $26.45 below MSRP ($266.44), before any crowding pressure arrived. Seller count peaked at 4 on 07/01, easing off since — adding -3 net sellers over the full period. The crowding was short-lived — sellers came in, didn't find enough margin to stay, and pulled back.
Comparing sellers before Jul 29 vs last 3 days of 30-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
$106.55
Severe erosion — floor is $106.55 (40.0%) below MSRP; the product is well below its intended price point and brand integrity is at risk.
4 3P Sellers
4 third-party sellers active — channel showing crowding pressure, exits outnumbering arrivals.
Office Depot LLC
Office Depot LLC (3P) dominates the buy box with 18 wins at $266.44.
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