This is truly unreal!!! http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/nov/15/bernard-madoff-auction-sheraton But those in the hall, plus 1,000 online bidders joining the auction through cyberspace, seemed to see value in the most mundane bric-a-brac. A lot comprising a fishing tackle box and a boogie board marked "Madoff" in black pen fetched $1,000. And three polo shirts bearing the name of Madoff's yacht, Bull, were snapped up for $1,300. A life belt from Madoff's vessel was sold for $7,500 to Dave Goodboy, a hedge fund manager, who told the New York Times: "It's like having something off the Titanic." And a buyer paid $2,000 for a wooden sign, obscurely marked BLM 216. The sign, it seems, once stood outside the Madoff family's beachside retreat on Long Island â at 216 Old Montauk Highway.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/new...n-1m-for-victims/story-e6frg6so-1225797977199 more surfer shenanigans! The various items include dishes, pens and stationery, boogie boards emblazoned with the 71-year-oldâs Bernard Madoffâs last name, and a Rolex nicknamed the âPrisoner Watch.â A pair of diamond earrings was estimated to sell for $21,400, while a diamond and emerald bracelet was expected to be sold for $23,400. âIt tells a story of excess,â said Goodboy, 44, a hedge fund employee. âEverything this guy had isnât going to save him from being greedy. Itâs a lesson to stay legitimate.â âThere is a $150 wallet I want,â said Jose Gout, 39, a restaurant manager. âItâd be great to have this guyâs wallet. Itâd be a funny conversation piece.â Read more: http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal...s-up-for-auction_100274927.html#ixzz0WxzbI8TH
Looks like this purchase has made the surferboy internationally famous: http://business.timesonline.co.uk/t...ectors/banking_and_finance/article6917200.ece
No clue. The one article says "employee" http://business.timesonline.co.uk/t...ectors/banking_and_finance/article6917200.ece
smartmoney.com calls the guy a "marketing executive" http://www.smartmoney.com/spending/deals/Who-Cares-About-Madoff/ Michael Graham, 17, student Minneapolis, MN Has his eye on: Decorative rescue ring painted Bullship NY Budget: $1,000 Why: It's a good symbol of the recession. I plan to hang it in my room. Dave Goodboy, 44, marketing executive New York, NY Has his eye on: Duck decoys Budget: What's that ? Why: Madoff represents part of what's wrong with Wall Street, part of the history of Wall Street. I want a piece of it. Louis Carmo, 44, hotel owner New York, NY Has his eye on: Bull and bear cuff links Budget: A few thousandâ Why: He pulled off the scam of a lifetime. Even though it's fresh now, down the road it'll be more valuable.