Buy-box price is 34.7% below MSRP and a 1P 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 31 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price ranged from $169.89 to $189.89 against an MSRP/MAP of $259.99. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as critical.
Price Overview
FLOOR PRICE ($)
$169.89
MAX PRICE ($)
$189.89
AVG PRICE ($)
$182.15
EROSION (%)
34.66%
MSRP/MAP ($)
$259.99
The product hit a low of $169.89, following a peak of $189.89 during the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $259.99, the floor price reflects a severe variance of 34.66% erosion.
Buy box distribution
| Seller | Condition | Price vs MSRP | Buy box days | Erosion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1PAmazon.com· Top | New | $169.89 −$90.10 below MSRP | 31d (100%) | 34.66% |
3PBeach Camera Same Day Shipping | New | $259.99 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PAdorama | New | $259.89 −$0.10 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.04% |
2PAmazon Resale | New | $156.69 −$103.30 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 39.73% |
3PSpaceBound | New | $261.66 +$1.67 above MSRP | 0d (0%) | -0.64% |
3PProvantage LLC | New | $259.89 −$0.10 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.04% |
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.com (1P) with a 100% share, winning the Buy Box for 31 out of 31 tracked days. Only 1 of 6 total sellers have won the Buy Box.
Seller density vs. price erosion
Buy-box price declined from $189.89 to $169.89 — a $20.00 drop over 31 days. It entered the period already $70.10 below MSRP ($259.99), before any crowding pressure arrived. Seller count peaked at 6 on 07/11, easing off since — adding -2 net sellers 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 Jul 29 vs last 3 days of 31-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
Key Findings
critical$90.10
Severe erosion — floor is $90.10 (34.7%) 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.
Amazon.com
Buy-box is controlled — Amazon.com (1P) leads with 31 wins at $169.89, and 3P interference is minimal.
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