It seems like there are mixed experiences with ticket purchasing, which might point to specific configurations or setup issues. For those encountering problems, ensuring you're running the latest version (e.g. dcrwallet v2.0.5) and performing a transaction rescan can help resolve some issues. The Matrix support channel is also a good resource for troubleshooting

While I agree that high ticket prices can be discouraging for broader adoption, it's crucial to differentiate between technical bugs and intentional actions. If the issue persists, it would help to have detailed reports to escalate this more effectively with the developers