Shop from home, find amazing bargains at the CL Holiday Auction

Item #013: Vacation anywhere in the world. A two-bedroom, one-week stay at any RCI timeshare resort internationally, as long as you book and travel by Nov. 2012. Value: $2,000. High bid (as of 11/25): $630. Bidding closes Dec. 16, 6 p.m.


Item #015: Poker lesson with John Racener. A chance to learn from the young prodigy who just won $5.5 million at the World Series of Poker. Value: $2,000. High bid (as of 11/25): $275. Bidding closes Dec. 16, 2 p.m.


Item #016: The Dunedin Experience. Gift certificates and bar tabs at Dunedin restaurants, a pub crawl/walking tour, a class at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, even a salon appointment — it's everything you love about Dunedin in one amazing package. Value: $500. High bid (as of 11/25): $100. Bidding closes Dec. 16, 3 p.m.


#017: VIP tickets to El Gancho Tampa and weekend accommodations in Ybor. The ideal LGBT gift (with emphasis on the G): VIP treatment at Tampa's first circuit party, plus weekend accommodations in two Ybor City hotels. Value: $850. High bid (as of 11/25): $40. Bidding closes Dec. 13, 5 p.m.


#026: Guest list for every show at the New World Brewery for a year. This is an incredible bargain for anyone who's a fan of indie music. We couldn't even calcuate the value, but the high bid (as of 11/25) is a way-low $51.10. Bidding closes Dec. 15, 6 p.m.


#024: Aerial Photoshoot by Aerial Innovations. Get a new perspective on your favorite places with high-flying photos. Value: $600. High bid (as of 11/25): $52. Bidding closes Dec. 13, 3 p.m.


#039: Gorilla Theatre preview for 40 of your closest friends. Have one of Tampa Bay's best theater companies all to yourselves. Value: $600. High bid (as of 11/25): $60. Bidding closes Dec. 15, 2 p.m.


#044: Art & history from St. Pete to Ybor. This is an amazing value for the culturally inclined: family memberships to the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Pete, an art class at the Morean, and a membership and gift certificate to the Ybor City State Museum. Value: $400. High bid (as of 11/25): $51. Bidding closes Dec. 13, 2 p.m.


#055: Party for 30 at Taqueria Monterrey. If you love the Taco Bus, you'll love Taqueria Monterrey, and so will the 29 lucky people you invite to join you for this special dinner. Value: $475. High bid (as of 11/25): $125. Bidding closes Dec. 16, 2 p.m.


#070: A pound of Kahwa Coffee every week for a year. Some of the best coffee in Tampa Bay, whenever you want it. Value: $475. High bid (as of 11/25): $150. Bidding closes Dec. 15, 2 p.m.


#077: Know the skin you're in. A VISIA Skin Analysis at Anu You Institute and microdermabrasion treatment at Indulgence Medical Day Spa. Value: $315. High bid (as of 11/25): $65. Bidding closes Dec. 13, 2 p.m.


#085: Gals, get fit! package from Shapes. Start that 2011 diet regimen in the company of your best female pals, with one six-month and two three-month memberships. Value: $600. Highest bid (as of 11/25): $100. Bidding closes Dec. 9, 2 p.m.



Why get stuck in mall traffic? Settle down and do your gift shopping with the CL Online Holiday Auction. It's fun, it's easy, and you'll be raising money for The Children's Home. Plus, right now, there are still plenty of high-value items with low bids — so bargains await!

Just for instance, check out the 12 amazing gift ideas below. Each package is unique to the CL Holiday Auction, and each is currently available for way under value. Of course, that may change when bids start to close (Dec. 9-16), but bid now and you may be able to set the pace. And don't stop here: check out cltampa.com/auction and you'll find these and more than 70 other gifts you won't find anywhere else.

Bid amounts represent highest bids as of Nov. 25 at 1:30 p.m.

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