In my area it's "swept clean".  I have a big industrial push broom that I use.  My buddy has a battery powered blower that he uses.  Now - there is one place that charges a deposit and then wants not just the unit "dust free" but then tries to have you clean the front walk of the unit.  Saying you just pushed out all the dust into the drive path that they now have to clean.

Friday's are also a major auction day in my area.  Plus, on friday I'm ready for the weekend and not surfing the web at work as much

We have many people that come into my buddies store that re-purpose, re-finish, etc. things.  We have sold busted furniture for $50 - $100 that they redo and re-sale for 2-3x the money.  People love us as we have fair prices and don't get mad if you buy from us and re-sale for more profit.  There are even a few thrift stores that buy stuff from us.  Now - these types people don't get any discount.  What you see on the sticker is what you pay.  But they can still turn some profit.

Any solid wood stuff moves easy - no matter the condition.
Old wood skies (not fiberglass) we have been asked for several times.
Any old plow parts sale well.

I just sold a small dresser w/ a big hole in side where someone kicked it for $10.  Lady just needed a cheap dresser for some kids cloths.

I had to vote all ove the above since I actually spent time reading this AND responding.   

Had my first good yard sale pick of the year.  Found a small silver jewelry box.  About 4x3x1 inches in size.  Figured it was silver plated.  Asked how much and lady said $.50.  I couldn't pay her fast enough.

Get in the truck and take a better look.  Is a silver-nickle plate like I thought.  Is the Poole Silver Co out of Mass.  Year - 1894.  Yes - I just found a antique item for $.50.  Quick check on ebay finds simular boxes with complete bids over $100.

Wife of course called dibs on it when got back to the house.  It's now on the "history desk" with her megladon teeth, fossiles, etc.

I am kicking myself now as the lady had some flatware just tossed in it's case.  I figured it was plated and she would want $50+ for it.  Specially since she had told a lady $45 for a doll she had in her hands.  Now I'm wondering how old that flatware would of been, if it was pure silver, or what.  Should of asked.

I still have a few decent days with my DVDs but not like I did even last year.  Most people have gone to blueray since the price of those players are so cheap.  Not finding many movies in that format yet, but am starting to see a few signs.

Lol - I started this a few weeks ago when a Sunday found a light breeze and low 70s.  Found a few boxes in the back fo the shed that I hadn't sorted yet.  Found a old metal desk that I sold the next day for $10.  A few other odds and ends.  Working on a nice big trash pile now - will be time to hit the dump next week.

Rain all this weekend so may just sit in the shed and sort / scrap some more.  I prob have $100 or more in electronic scrap I need to send out.  Getting a nice size stack of clean copper, alum heatsinks, etc.  All of this is part of my rainy day fund when low on money or want to take a vacation.

Already done one trip to Goodwill and have another truck/trailer full I'm sure of stuff.  Once done with that shed, I have 3 others and the house to do.

Well the feeding frenzy is here.  Thursday I took off from work for the 7 facility auction.  Something told me not to waste my day.  Anyways - 6 units at first location, 1 at second, 3 (was 4 at check in) at 3rd, and then single units the rest of the day.  We had a good 40+ people, with a few newbies mixed in.  Big newbie was this family (father, mother, twin boys, and another boy).  The "kids" were bidding on everything and just driven up the price.  They didn't win anything but can tell they had been watching the shows.  One of the twins even had a lock on either side of his zipper on jeans.

Anyways - prices were out of this world.  Only other drama we really had was one of the new regulars who has a store 30+ miles or so away.  One of the older returning regulars paid $600 for a unit, was told had a sister unit.  In the sister unit was the drawers for the chest, etc. and some boxes of toys in back.  I figured $50 and I'd give drawers to guy (semi-friends).  This newer guy jumps bid to $100 quickly and keeps going to a tune of $180.  Most of the regulars were pissed.  This is the same guy who last month bid up my daughter on a trash unit no one wanted just to "mess with her".  His stated purpose is to keep everyone "honest".  Think he is more pissed off that he doesn't win units and hauls his big truck and trailer 30+ miles each auction.  After these stunts he is going to get shut out IMO.

Buddy bought a inside 10x10 for $725.  Thought we had it at $500 until another newbie started to get in on the bidding.  He should still do well - I counted $1k easy if not more.  Just $250 or so profit vs a $500+ one.

Another auction on Saturday - silent.  Will see if my luck changes.  Yard sales are doing better for me.  $90 last week for a drop leaf table, 2 chairs, decorative water pitcher, and a hutch.  Sold the table/chairs that day for $90.  So the rest is profit.