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I don't pay because I'm generally belligerent when flying transports and am armed and armoured specifically to fight. Advantaged of having a CAU equipped Shire that's bristling with guns. Unless the odds are clearly against me, I'll try my luck.
First port of call is usually to try and negotiate my way out though. I'm happy to waste 15 minutes of trading time on threats, bargaining and negotiation just for the sake of RP. I've even been known to steer intentionally into pirates just to spice things up.