Fozzie: If you got caught, roleplay the hell out of it! You might make a difference to the amount they're asking for. Talk talk talk, and then talk some more. Piracy is a very boring job, they're glad of the interaction.
If you want some trader tips, hit my inbox. If you're getting pirated, you're not doing it right. If you've paid, you've a free pass for four hours. (In theory).