The key here is not to believe him when he says "OMG you scoundrel! I have no implants!"
Pod Ransom Prices - Well basically, this Cabal Alz is to your discretion. If you catch and eggs early in your career, then you are off to a good start, they're pesky little buggers to snag. Basically, when ransoming a pod, take a few things into consideration:
Character age - If he's young, his clone is cheap, he probably doesn't have implants. If he's old, raise the stakes, he can probably afford it.)
Corp and history - If he's an alliance member, or part of a large crop, chances are he'll have a bulging wallet, and will be packed to the gills with implants, so, again, raise the stakes, and make him pay for what he's worth.
Attitude - Smack talk is bad, we know people get mad about losing ships, but it's not nice to abuse someone verbally. So... Drop another few mil on per insult.
Pod ransom prices are varied, so use common sense to get the best deal, and let your victim bargain with you. The key here is not to believe him when he says "OMG you scoundrel! I have no implants!" Hike the price up, and see how he reacts.
Fighting back - The best part of piracy, when your victim fights back. If you're winning, open a conversation and ask him if he wants to live, to shops shooting and negotiate a price.