Buy-box price is 1.7% below MSRP and a 3P seller controls the listing

The HP OfficeJet Pro 9130b Wireless Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer (4U555A) was tracked for 22 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price ranged from $479.89 to $487.97 against an MSRP/MAP of $487.97. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as healthy.
FLOOR PRICE ($)
$479.89
MAX PRICE ($)
$487.97
AVG PRICE ($)
$480.99
EROSION (%)
1.66%
MSRP/MAP ($)
$487.97
The product hit a low of $479.89, following a peak of $487.97 during the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $487.97, the floor price reflects a minimal variance of 1.66% erosion.
| Seller | Condition | Price vs MSRP | Buy box days | Erosion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3PPCNation Customer Care· Top | New | $479.89 −$8.08 below MSRP | 10d (45%) | 1.66% |
3PState Toner | New | $479.89 −$8.08 below MSRP | 9d (41%) | 1.66% |
3PDealClock | New | $492.71 +$4.74 above MSRP | 3d (14%) | -0.97% |
The Buy Box for HP OfficeJet Pro 9130b Wireless Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer (4U555A) is primarily held by PCNation Customer Care (3P) with a 45% share, winning the Buy Box for 10 out of 22 tracked days. All 3 of 3 total sellers have won the Buy Box.
Buy-box price stayed between $479.89 and $487.97, largely stable over the period. It entered the period already $8.08 below MSRP ($487.97), before any crowding pressure arrived. Seller count peaked at 3 on 09/09, 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 Sep 28 vs last 3 days of 22-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
$8.08
Pricing is largely holding — floor sits $8.08 (1.7%) below MSRP, minor drift within an acceptable range.
3 3P Sellers
3 third-party sellers active — channel showing crowding pressure, exits outnumbering arrivals.
PCNation Customer Care
PCNation Customer Care (3P) dominates the buy box with 10 wins at $479.89, 1.7% below MAP.
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