I have no problem believing that they have a higher threshold for approving apps that cost more money because of the expectations that come along with a high pr

I have no problem believing that they have a higher threshold for approving apps that cost more money because of the expectations that come along with a high priced app in their store. A slightly buggy app offered for free could still be helpful, but the same app for a fee could be a liability. Did you change the price to tier 1, or a higher rate? I have helped test apps that I thought shouldn't be paid, and without seeing yours it is hard to tell.