Look at it another way...
If they don't steal a preservation, I give them a 0% chance of getting it right. They'll certainly use the '81 crawl, quite likely will use the '93 audio, and there's also a good chance they'll mess something else up along the way (colors, etc).
If they steal a preservation, their chances of getting it right improve dramatically.
Not to mention, the ultimate point of preservation is to ensure the originals survive. If they steal it and release it through your normal retail channels, that goal is achieved (admittedly by hook and crook).