Personally, I don't mind the tiers being harder to get hold of, especially in the first days of the event. It feels more awarding when it is finally opened and not within the first day. (Looking at you July) And I think it allows players to plan out their spending throughout the Event more.


And by an economic stand point, I think it is also better. Going back to July, their applicator prices plummeted instantly upon opening. That could also be because Meteorite shards are easy to obtain in that event but It is the best example. Going by the supply and demand standpoint, by someone who took zero classes in economics, if they are harder/take longer to obtain, theoretically it could help their pricing more early on once that tier is opened.


And maybe by a development standpoint as well, With the celestial lioness, it was not suspected it would be unlocked so early so they were rushed/unfinished for a few days. As in the new bases and marks weren't implemented in yet. So larger tier bars could lead to more progress in the coding and prepare for upcoming features.


That's just my Stand though