Buy-box price is 38.8% below MSRP and a 1P seller controls the listing

The Sony S100F 2.0ch Soundbar with Bass Reflex Speaker, Integrated Tweeter and Bluetooth, (HTS100F), easy setup, compact, home office use with clear sound black was tracked for 29 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price was $98.00 against an MSRP/MAP of $159.99. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as critical.
FLOOR PRICE ($)
$98.00
MAX PRICE ($)
$98.00
AVG PRICE ($)
$98.00
EROSION (%)
38.75%
MSRP/MAP ($)
$159.99
The product held steady at $98.00 throughout the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $159.99, the floor price reflects a severe variance of 38.75% erosion.
| Seller | Condition | Price vs MSRP | Buy box days | Erosion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1PAmazon.com· Top | New | $98.00 −$61.99 below MSRP | 29d (100%) | 38.75% |
3PAbt Electronics | New | $158.00 −$1.99 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 1.24% |
2PFocus Camera LLC | New | $99.99 −$60.00 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 37.50% |
3PTriplenet Pricing INC | New | $111.93 −$48.06 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 30.04% |
3PTech for Less | New | $101.97 −$58.02 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 36.26% |
3PArsenal PC | New | $84.99 −$75.00 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 46.88% |
3PFocus Camera LLC | New | $99.99 −$60.00 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 37.50% |
3PED1 DISTRIBUTIONS | New | $76.00 −$83.99 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 52.50% |
2PAmazon Resale | New | $79.74 −$80.25 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 50.16% |
3PENVY TECH ELECTRONICS | New | $138.99 −$21.00 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 13.13% |
3PSaveCentral | New | $99.93 −$60.06 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 37.54% |
3PElectronic Express | New | $98.00 −$61.99 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 38.75% |
3PDataVision Computer Video | New | $129.00 −$30.99 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 19.37% |
The Buy Box for Sony S100F 2.0ch Soundbar with Bass Reflex Speaker, Integrated Tweeter and Bluetooth, (HTS100F), easy setup, compact, home office use with clear sound black is primarily held by Amazon.com (1P) with a 100% share, winning the Buy Box for 29 out of 29 tracked days. Only 1 of 13 total sellers have won the Buy Box.
Buy-box price held flat at $98.00 throughout the tracking period. It entered the period already $61.99 below MSRP ($159.99), before any crowding pressure arrived. Seller count peaked at 12 on 10/27 — adding +4 net sellers over the full period. Seller activity and pricing have both been steady — no acute competitive pressure detected.
Comparing sellers before Oct 29 vs last 3 days of 29-day tracking period
1 persistent 3P seller actively cutting prices — driving ongoing erosion.
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
$61.99
Severe erosion — floor is $61.99 (38.8%) below MSRP; the product is well below its intended price point and brand integrity is at risk.
10 3P Sellers
10 3P sellers are swarming this listing — heavily contested.
Amazon.com
Buy-box is controlled — Amazon.com (1P) leads with 29 wins at $98.00, and 3P interference is minimal.
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