When did everyone start buying or accumulating all the much needed baby stuff?

What did you WANT to buy brand new?
Who bought things 2nd hand and from where?

I haven't got anything yet - but caught up with girlfriends on the weekend who started to give me things!!!
I was also offered car seats & prams second hand at cheap prices from them.

Now - I am not too sure how to go about it all! I did find a nice 2nd hand bassinette on EBay...

So what were you adamant about buying brand new? I always thought I would want a brand new pram and car seat... but not sure now!

Thanks ladies