Buy-box price is 15.9% below MSRP and a 3P seller controls the listing

The Harney & Sons Assorted Tea Bag Sampler 140 Count Great for Breakrooms, Offices, Food Service Tea Sampler was tracked for 31 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price ranged from $37.79 to $44.95 against an MSRP/MAP of $44.96. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as healthy.
FLOOR PRICE ($)
$37.79
MAX PRICE ($)
$44.95
AVG PRICE ($)
$41.07
EROSION (%)
15.95%
MSRP/MAP ($)
$44.96
The product hit a low of $37.79, following a peak of $44.95 during the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $44.96, the floor price reflects a moderate variance of 15.95% erosion.
| Seller | Condition | Price vs MSRP | Buy box days | Erosion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3PHarborGate Distribution· Top | New | $39.69 −$5.27 below MSRP | 18d (58%) | 11.72% |
2PVerSure | New | $43.13 −$1.83 below MSRP | 6d (19%) | 4.07% |
2PECOM-CENTRAL | New | $42.99 −$1.97 below MSRP | 5d (16%) | 4.38% |
2PHarborGate Distribution· Top | New | $42.79 −$2.17 below MSRP | 1d (3%) | 4.83% |
2PTru Inertia | New | $43.95 −$1.01 below MSRP | 1d (3%) | 2.25% |
2PNature's Own | New | $40.50 −$4.46 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 9.92% |
2PGo Mountaineers | New | $40.50 −$4.46 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 9.92% |
2PAP Wholesale | New | $40.49 −$4.47 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 9.94% |
2PClick & Fork | New | $42.43 −$2.53 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 5.63% |
The Buy Box for Harney & Sons Assorted Tea Bag Sampler 140 Count Great for Breakrooms, Offices, Food Service Tea Sampler is primarily held by HarborGate Distribution (3P) with a 58% share, winning the Buy Box for 18 out of 31 tracked days. Only 5 of 9 total sellers have won the Buy Box.
Buy-box price stayed between $37.79 and $44.95, largely stable over the period. It entered the period already $4.97 below MSRP ($44.96), before any crowding pressure arrived. Seller count peaked at 7 on 10/01 — adding +0 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 31-day tracking period
1 seller exited with no new entrants — competitive pressure easing.
No new sellers in recent period
$7.17
Significant erosion — floor is $7.17 (15.9%) below MSRP; the pricing anchor is under real pressure.
1 3P Seller
3P activity is limited to 1 seller — controlled, though 1 have since exited.
HarborGate Distribution
HarborGate Distribution (3P) dominates the buy box with 18 wins at $39.69, 11.7% below MAP — though pressure is easing.
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