May I ask why you were paying below average? The average has always been what I would call "ridiculously low" and, except for some form of financial hardship, I don't understand what good reason there is for not ponying up a more respectable amount.
If I'm hitting some paywall while searching for something crucial for me I always go extra mile to find the thing I need (or equivalent) without paying.
I sometimes pay when acquiring software but I don't view it as paying for but rather as voluntarily supporting a cause.
That's the case with Humble Indie Bundle. I think the idea of "pay what you want" is worth the support.