Buy-box price is 35.7% below MSRP and a 1P seller controls the listing

The HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Print, scan, copy, fax, ADF, Duplex printing Best-for-home office, 1 year Instant Ink trial included, AI-enabled (40Q51A) was tracked for 31 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price ranged from $179.99 to $279.99 against an MSRP/MAP of $279.99. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as critical.
FLOOR PRICE ($)
$179.99
MAX PRICE ($)
$279.99
AVG PRICE ($)
$257.34
EROSION (%)
35.72%
MSRP/MAP ($)
$279.99
The product hit a low of $179.99, following a peak of $279.99 during the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $279.99, the floor price reflects a severe variance of 35.72% erosion.
| Seller | Condition | Price vs MSRP | Buy box days | Erosion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1PAmazon.com· Top | New | $279.89 −$0.10 below MSRP | 31d (100%) | 0.04% |
3PBeach Camera Same Day Shipping | New | $309.99 +$30.00 above MSRP | 0d (0%) | -10.71% |
2PAmazon Resale | New | $146.41 −$133.58 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 47.71% |
The Buy Box for HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Print, scan, copy, fax, ADF, Duplex printing Best-for-home office, 1 year Instant Ink trial included, AI-enabled (40Q51A) is primarily held by Amazon.com (1P) with a 100% share, winning the Buy Box for 31 out of 31 tracked days. Only 1 of 3 total sellers have won the Buy Box.
Buy-box price stayed between $179.99 and $279.99, largely stable over the period. Price opened right at MSRP ($279.99). Seller count peaked at 3 on 07/01, easing off since — adding -1 net seller 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 31-day tracking period
1 3P seller exited the listing — channel cleanup signal.
1 seller exited with no new entrants — competitive pressure easing.
No new sellers in recent period
$100.00
Severe erosion — floor is $100.00 (35.7%) 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 1 have since exited.
Amazon.com
Buy-box is controlled — Amazon.com (1P) leads with 31 wins at $279.89, and 3P interference is minimal.
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