His cast (which all $$ went to an injured soldiers charity) sold for $17,200. My old lady has asked me more than once why I like his show because he is totally a hard-line-left-winger. I like it becuase it's funny, but, after reading this I have a whole new respect for the guy.
http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/08/23/colberts-cast-to-go-up-on-ebay-tonight/ (I just googled for this article, I don't actually read tvsquad news...)