Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff's belongings from his luxurious Upper East Side penthouse and Montauk, New York, beach house went up for auction Saturday, with some of the proceeds going toward a fund for his victims. Hundreds packed the Sheraton Hotel and Towers on Seventh Avenue, while more than 1,000 online bidders also participated in the second auction of Madoff goods, with a total take of more than $2 million. Among the interesting purchases: Ruth Madoff's 10.5-carat diamond engagement ring, which went for a cool $550,000; a lot containing Madoff's slippers for $6,000; and a collection of Bernie's unused boxers and socks for $1,700. “I bought these things because I admire him in a way,” said one bidder, who bought a bar set for $2,200 and a set of boxes, plates, and vases for $625. “It's interesting because he used to own this stuff and now it's going to be mine. When I look at this stuff, it will be a reminder of the good and the bad side of people.”
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