Buy-box price is 27.3% below MSRP and a 3P seller controls the listing

The HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One Ink Tank Printer, Scanner, Copier, 7XV38AB1H was tracked for 30 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price ranged from $239.99 to $329.99 against an MSRP/MAP of $329.99. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as at risk.
FLOOR PRICE ($)
$239.99
MAX PRICE ($)
$329.99
AVG PRICE ($)
$284.99
EROSION (%)
27.27%
MSRP/MAP ($)
$329.99
The product hit a low of $239.99, following a peak of $329.99 during the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $329.99, the floor price reflects a severe variance of 27.27% erosion.
| Seller | Condition | Price vs MSRP | Buy box days | Erosion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3PHP· Top | New | $249.99 −$80.00 below MSRP | 30d (100%) | 24.24% |
3PDealClock | New | $338.50 +$8.51 above MSRP | 0d (0%) | -2.58% |
3PAdorama | New | $249.99 −$80.00 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 24.24% |
The Buy Box for HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One Ink Tank Printer, Scanner, Copier, 7XV38AB1H is primarily held by HP (3P) with a 100% share, winning the Buy Box for 30 out of 30 tracked days. Only 1 of 3 total sellers have won the Buy Box.
Buy-box price stayed between $239.99 and $329.99, largely stable over the period. It entered the period already $80.00 below MSRP ($329.99), before any crowding pressure arrived. Seller count peaked at 3 on 10/01, 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 Oct 28 vs last 3 days of 30-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
$90.00
Severe erosion — floor is $90.00 (27.3%) below MSRP; the product is well below its intended price point and brand integrity is at risk.
3 3P Sellers
3 third-party sellers active — channel showing crowding pressure, exits outnumbering arrivals.
HP
HP (3P) dominates the buy box with 30 wins at $249.99, 24.2% below MAP.
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