Which pricing strategy was famously used for the first commercial DNA sequencers that revolutionized genomic research in the early 2000s?

Laboratory equipment pricing strategies are a fascinating intersection of scientific innovation and market economics. High-precision scientific instruments often employ unique pricing models that balance research value, precision capabilities, and market positioning. Test your knowledge about how some groundbreaking scientific products have been priced in the competitive research equipment marketplace.

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Razor-and-blades model (low-cost machines with high-margin consumables)
Premium pricing (consistently high price points for both machines and reagents)
Freemium model (free sequencers with paid subscription for analysis)
Cost-plus pricing (fixed markup percentage over manufacturing costs)