Buy-box price is 26.9% below MSRP and a 1P seller controls the listing

The Nature's Bounty Melatonin, 100% Drug Free Sleep Aid, Promotes Relaxation and Sleep Health, 1mg, 180 Tablets was tracked for 31 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price ranged from $4.38 to $5.06 against an MSRP/MAP of $5.99. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as at risk.
FLOOR PRICE ($)
$4.38
MAX PRICE ($)
$5.06
AVG PRICE ($)
$4.93
EROSION (%)
26.88%
MSRP/MAP ($)
$5.99
The product hit a low of $4.38, following a peak of $5.06 during the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $5.99, the floor price reflects a severe variance of 26.88% erosion.
| Seller | Condition | Price vs MSRP | Buy box days | Erosion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1PAmazon.com· Top | New | $5.06 −$0.93 below MSRP | 31d (100%) | 15.53% |
3Pepharmastore | New | $11.18 +$5.19 above MSRP | 0d (0%) | -86.64% |
3Pgreat quality products... | New | $11.09 +$5.10 above MSRP | 0d (0%) | -85.14% |
2PTurbo One | New | $5.34 −$0.65 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 10.85% |
3POTC Counter | New | $9.99 +$4.00 above MSRP | 0d (0%) | -66.78% |
3PHey Pharma | New | $11.92 +$5.93 above MSRP | 0d (0%) | -99.00% |
The Buy Box for Nature's Bounty Melatonin, 100% Drug Free Sleep Aid, Promotes Relaxation and Sleep Health, 1mg, 180 Tablets 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.
Buy-box price held flat at $5.06 throughout the tracking period. It entered the period already $0.93 below MSRP ($5.99), before any crowding pressure arrived. Seller count peaked at 6 on 08/28 — adding +1 net seller over the full period. Seller activity and pricing have both been steady — no acute competitive pressure detected.
Comparing sellers before Aug 29 vs last 3 days of 31-day tracking period
2 persistent 3P sellers actively cutting prices — driving ongoing erosion.
No new sellers in recent period
No sellers exited in recent period
$1.61
Severe erosion — floor is $1.61 (26.9%) 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.
Amazon.com
Buy-box is controlled — Amazon.com (1P) leads with 31 wins at $5.06, and 3P interference is minimal.
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