Last year , the first auction of Madoff 's property brought in more than $ 900,000 , with most items selling for prices well beyond the highest pre-sale estimates . An auction of convicted scam artist Bernie Madoff 's personal items brought in over $ 2 million . The big-ticket items included an engagement ring , piano and velveteen slippers . Score: 6
An auction of convicted scam artist Bernie Madoff 's personal items brought in over $ 2 million . The big-ticket items included an engagement ring , piano and velveteen slippers . Score: 6