Buy-box price is 10.8% below MSRP and a 2P seller controls the listing
The HP Smart Tank 5000 Wireless All-in-One Ink Tank Printer, Scanner, Copier with 2 Years of Ink Included, Best-for-Home, Cartridge-Free, Refillable, AI-Enabled, an EcoTank Alternative (5D1B6A) was tracked for 24 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price ranged from $174.79 to $196.01 against an MSRP/MAP of $196.01. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as healthy.
Price Overview
FLOOR PRICE ($)
$174.79
MAX PRICE ($)
$196.01
AVG PRICE ($)
$183.41
EROSION (%)
10.83%
MSRP/MAP ($)
$196.01
The product hit a low of $174.79, following a peak of $196.01 during the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $196.01, the floor price reflects a moderate variance of 10.83% erosion.
Buy box distribution
| Seller | Condition | Price vs MSRP | Buy box days | Erosion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2PAmazon Resale· Top | New | $180.49 −$15.52 below MSRP | 16d (67%) | 7.92% |
1PAmazon Resale· Top | New | $180.49 −$15.52 below MSRP | 4d (17%) | 7.92% |
1PAmazon.com | New | $189.99 −$6.02 below MSRP | 4d (17%) | 3.07% |
The Buy Box for HP Smart Tank 5000 Wireless All-in-One Ink Tank Printer, Scanner, Copier with 2 Years of Ink Included, Best-for-Home, Cartridge-Free, Refillable, AI-Enabled, an EcoTank Alternative (5D1B6A) is primarily held by Amazon Resale (2P) with a 67% share, winning the Buy Box for 16 out of 24 tracked days. All 3 of 3 total sellers have won the Buy Box.
Seller density vs. price erosion
Buy-box price declined from $189.99 to $178.69 — a $11.30 drop over 24 days. It entered the period already $6.02 below MSRP ($196.01), before any crowding pressure arrived. Seller count peaked at 2 on 09/07, 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.
Seller churn and influx
Comparing sellers before Sep 28 vs last 3 days of 24-day tracking period
2 sellers exited with no new entrants — competitive pressure easing.
No new sellers in recent period
Key Findings
healthy$21.22
Significant erosion — floor is $21.22 (10.8%) below MSRP; the pricing anchor is under real pressure.
Clean Channel
No 3P sellers detected — the channel is clean.
Amazon Resale
Buy-box is controlled — Amazon Resale (2P) leads with 16 wins at $180.49, and 3P interference is minimal.
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