i do not think the developers could make enough buttons to prevent people from being asses. Personally, I would have bought the ship from the "shipbuilder" after it was constructed and he could have acquired the mats any way he wished. Yes, you may have payed a little extra - but you should know the fair market price prior to agreeing to purchase and if the guy would have purchased a ship this way then he would still be sailing. It is unfortunate that this ass ripped him off - but truth is the guy played right into his game and was ignorant with his possessions. There is an old saying, "If you are not wise with your possessions, a thief will be!"