and by all means document your search including these postings. You need a paper trail. And make copies of any emails you send or inquiries you make by computer. His personal history does not sound good so you need paperwork to protect yourself in the event it should come crashing down in the future.

I may not have the popular opinion but I would donate it or sell, or whatever. First of all..that is way too long ago to start worrying about it now. If he wanted it back he would have found you after a year or two...after that I'm sure he is long gone. He could be out but a criminal or something.

As to the money spent on it. That is "spent" money. It is already gone so you have to let go. Once it is gone...it is gone. My BFF taught me this when we were discussing my "hoarding" of things that I think I could sell at a yard sale "someday". She said the money is gone...you can't get it back so move on.

Just get rid of it so you can quit worrying about it. Life is too short.

I'd try to find him or hang on to it just in case. He might figure it is long gone by now. It might be just the surprise he needs if you do locate him.