Buy-box price is 24.2% 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 22 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price was $249.99 against an MSRP/MAP of $329.99. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as at risk.
FLOOR PRICE ($)
$249.99
MAX PRICE ($)
$249.99
AVG PRICE ($)
$249.99
EROSION (%)
24.24%
MSRP/MAP ($)
$329.99
The product held steady at $249.99 throughout the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $329.99, the floor price reflects a severe variance of 24.24% erosion.
| Seller | Condition | Price vs MSRP | Buy box days | Erosion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3PAdorama· Top | New | $249.99 −$80.00 below MSRP | 12d (55%) | 24.24% |
3PHP | New | $249.99 −$80.00 below MSRP | 10d (45%) | 24.24% |
3PDealClock | New | $338.50 +$8.51 above MSRP | 0d (0%) | -2.58% |
The Buy Box for HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One Ink Tank Printer, Scanner, Copier, 7XV38AB1H is primarily held by Adorama (3P) with a 55% share, winning the Buy Box for 12 out of 22 tracked days. Only 2 of 3 total sellers have won the Buy Box.
Buy-box price held flat at $249.99 throughout the tracking period. It entered the period already $80.00 below MSRP ($329.99), before any crowding pressure arrived. Seller count peaked at 3 on 09/09 — adding +0 net sellers over the full period. Seller activity and pricing have both been steady — no acute competitive pressure detected.
Comparing sellers before Sep 28 vs last 3 days of 22-day tracking period
1 persistent 3P seller actively cutting prices — driving ongoing erosion.
No new sellers in recent period
No sellers exited in recent period
$80.00
Severe erosion — floor is $80.00 (24.2%) 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.
Adorama
Adorama (3P) dominates the buy box with 12 wins at $249.99, 24.2% below MAP.
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