Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM)

Overview

The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is a mid-range smartphone positioned between entry-level and flagship devices, offering 8GB RAM, 5G connectivity, and a premium glass-backed design. With consistent demand in the budget-to-mid smartphone segment, this model normally trades well above £300 across UK retailers. A sudden price drop to £109 created a clear pricing anomaly versus historical data.

Breaking Down the Flip

Historical pricing consistently sat between £300–£400.

Amazon briefly dropped the Buy Box to £109.

Sales rank and monthly volume confirmed real consumer demand.

Limited new offer count suggested a short correction window.

Phones carry lower hold risk compared to niche hardware.

Timeline: Price Discrepancy to Market Reaction

Stable Market Pricing Established

11/12/2025

Galaxy A36 5G consistently priced around £300–£399, confirming fair market value.

Pricing Anomaly Detected

24/12/2025

14:41 - Amazon Buy Box drops sharply to £109, clearly visible on Keepa as a major deviation.

Correction Window Closes

25/12/2025

00:17 - Pricing begins correcting upward as Buy Box rotates and offer count changes.

Market Normalisation Phase

25/12/2025

Onward - Prices trend back toward the £300+ range, confirming a short-lived opportunity.

Useful Links / Resources

▶️ Amazon Listing (Price Error)

▶️ eBay Sold Listings

Final Thoughts

This was a textbook electronics price anomaly backed by strong historical pricing and consistent sales demand. While not guaranteed, the margin gap made this a compelling opportunity for resellers comfortable acting quickly. As always with electronics price errors, speed and Buy Box timing were key.