To answer the original question, busking for money is a good thing. The money varies from shit to the average industrial wage or beyond if you're lucky. I've seen some lousy and some great buskers. The best was likely an 11 string classical guitarist. Though I did see a world famous fiddle player accept Canadian Tire money when some tight-ass situation prevented the acceptance of cash...I don't recall the exact details...

I've only busked a few times because I'd rather do it in strange (to me, meaning unfamiliar) places, though I've an idea to do alot more this season.

The world today needs more buskers. It's good for the collective soul.

Peace, Mooh.