A foreign object is stuck in my drive slot

I was blowing dust from my slot-loading drive using compressed air - you know, a small metal canister attached to a red plastic nib. Well, the nib blew into the drive opening. Now, obviously, the drive won't work, and I don't exactly know that to do.
I'd like to find a way to eject the foreign object so my drive works again, but I don't how, or what the cost would be. Or would be be better to call in a loss and purchase a new external superdrive?
Does anyone know what I can do to retrieve the foreign object at home? Or this strictly the domain of the repair shop/Apple Store? What, roughly, would the price be, in either case?
Please be detailed! Thanks,

Paul_31:
Interesting idea. It seems that gravity would bring the object to the bottom of the drive opening; all you have to do is get anything with a little "grab" to draw the object out. However, it seems the object is lodged near the middle - and may be stuck. I tried to push the object down, but it's definitely stuck.
babowa:
I don't know how to take apart an iMac - but the uTube videos suggest that it's not simple. I believe that a trip to the Genius Bar is the only viable option.

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