Don't forget ebay either, you can get some great stuff there, we got our dishwasher and a fridge from ebay.

Garage sales are great too.

When i first moved out of home I got a lot of stuff from my grandma's house and various relatives so had an eclectic but useful set of furniture etc.
Which state are you in?? My friend is selling 2 Ikea lounges with covers for $300 (they will be in great condition knowing her cause she is very fastidious about cleaning etc.
thx hun ill start looking on ebay im in nsw near byron bay that sounds like a great deal xx