Originally Posted by
ikwia
Honestly, no, I am not. But do they really populate fare buckets if there is no corresponding fare?
Of course they do.
Sounds like you need to read ExpertFlyer's EduGuide: "Understanding How to Use ExpertFlyer to Your Advantage" which can be found here:
https://www.expertflyer.com/expertflyer-support
This is EF 101.
Without knowing the specific dates and routing you are searching, we really can't help you anymore beyond this.