$3k, holy smoke! Can't say I've made much money, but I have had some nice scores, mostly curbside. My best scores include a complete, unused, turkey fryer setup ($50+ new), a wheel type measuring device ($70+ new) and 3 dog cages ($50-100 new, sold one for $20). A antique german footlocker ($?) and a slightly damaged Ethan Allen Oriental Rug (Used for several years then sold for $20). Two kegs (got the $10/ea deposits back in cash) I have also heated my house with yard waste wood convienently cut to firewood size for trash pickup. Move outs are especially productive, I've picked up gobs of smaller household items. Once I ER, I plan on hitting my alma mater (1 hour drive away) during move out weekends.