How can I get a tech to return ship an item that was sent for repair years ago? What legal options are there?

(My Original Blog Post: http://www.latesttrendsguide.com/?p=355)

I sent a piece of rare electronic equipment for repair several years ago. I paid the technician (who is out of state) for the repair; however, he has never return shipped the item. I have been in e-mail and phone contact over the years, but none of the pressure that I have asserted has helped. What legal options do I have to get this item returned to me? How should I go about doing this?

By: Benny G