Buy-box price is 41.1% below MSRP and a 2P seller controls the listing
The HP Smart Tank 5101 Wireless All-in-One Refillable Printer, Scanner, Copier with 2 years of Ink included, Wireless printer-for-home use an EcoTank Alternative (1F3Y0A) was tracked for 24 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price ranged from $153.07 to $169.99 against an MSRP/MAP of $259.99. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as critical.
Price Overview
FLOOR PRICE ($)
$153.07
MAX PRICE ($)
$169.99
AVG PRICE ($)
$162.43
EROSION (%)
41.12%
MSRP/MAP ($)
$259.99
The product hit a low of $153.07, following a peak of $169.99 during the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $259.99, the floor price reflects a severe variance of 41.12% erosion.
Buy box distribution
| Seller | Condition | Price vs MSRP | Buy box days | Erosion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2PAmazon Resale· Top | New | $161.49 −$98.50 below MSRP | 16d (67%) | 37.89% |
1PAmazon Resale· Top | New | $161.49 −$98.50 below MSRP | 4d (17%) | 37.89% |
1PAmazon.com | New | $169.99 −$90.00 below MSRP | 4d (17%) | 34.62% |
3PSpaceBound | New | $296.02 +$36.03 above MSRP | 0d (0%) | -13.86% |
The Buy Box for HP Smart Tank 5101 Wireless All-in-One Refillable Printer, Scanner, Copier with 2 years of Ink included, Wireless printer-for-home use an EcoTank Alternative (1F3Y0A) is primarily held by Amazon Resale (2P) with a 67% share, winning the Buy Box for 16 out of 24 tracked days. Only 3 of 4 total sellers have won the Buy Box.
Seller density vs. price erosion
Buy-box price fell to a floor of $153.07 before recovering to $169.99. It entered the period already $98.50 below MSRP ($259.99), before any crowding pressure arrived. Seller count peaked at 3 on 09/14 — adding +0 net sellers over the full period. Seller count has held steady even as prices shifted.
Seller churn and influx
Comparing sellers before Sep 28 vs last 3 days of 24-day tracking period
1 3P seller exited the listing — channel cleanup signal.
2 sellers exited with no new entrants — competitive pressure easing.
No new sellers in recent period
Key Findings
critical$106.92
Severe erosion — floor is $106.92 (41.1%) 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 2 have since exited.
Amazon Resale
Buy-box is controlled — Amazon Resale (2P) leads with 16 wins at $161.49, and 3P interference is minimal.
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