tv memorabilia

What's the best way to gear up for the Emmys later this month? By taking home some sweet TV swag and winning set visits to the hottest shows, of course.

OK, so it's not really "winning" as much as it is bidding and buying, but there's an Emmys auction happening online now that offers TV fans behind-the-scenes experiences, front-row seats for the Emmys red carpet and -- drumroll please! -- even a flame-emblazoned cane from 'House.'

The Emmys are coming up in a few weeks, and if it's an event you've always wanted to go to but never thought you would, maybe this is your chance.

The Emmys Foundation is holding a big auction on eBay that features not only several tickets to the awards show (some of them VIP and red carpet!), but also several items from TV shows and memorabilia signed by various stars. You can get a House cane signed by Hugh Laurie, VIP tickets to The Daily Show, set visits to shows like Monk and Medium, signed posters, and DVDs. You can also win a visit to a Family Guy table reading!

You can also win dresses worn on the ABC Family show Greek. In fact, there are no bids on those particular items yet so click that link and maybe you can wear one on your next trip to the supermarket. The auction ends on September 3.