Those of us who live in NYC know about an amazing thriftstore network called Housing Works. With six locations around the city, it’s a great place to make donations when you’re cleaning out your closet or moving. But it’s also a great source for treasure hunting — you never know what you’re going to find there, from designer chairs to gowns. All of your donations and purchases at Housing Works go to help homeless men, women and children living with AIDS. Well, now you don’t have to be in New York to partake in the thrifting the Big Apple. Houseworksauctions.com allows you to shop by store or category. If you win a bid, they will ship nationally. Some of the finds up for grabs right now: A vintage chair that could be a beauty with some new fabric; a collection of danish style dessert cups, and a little brass mouse that could be used as a doorstop. Check back regularly at houseworksauction.com and you might find one New Yorker’s cast-off can become your greatest buy.

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