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I answered on things I'd buy, but the things I actually bought used were only clothes. Nothing my baby would be in(crib,carseat,stroller, that type of thing) would be 2nd hand for safety reasons. Except for the Bumbo I bought. I usually go to cosignment shops. I LOVE them! Craigslist is good too.
@MsMamaBear: Yeah, I've already started scanning Craigslist and I'm not even 8 weeks yet, lol. I definitely wanna get the basic furniture (crib, changing table, dresser) used and if they don't match I'd like to refinish them myself, do I wanna make sure I have enough time to do that!
We were lucky enough that both my sister and a friend were done having kids by the time we were expecting so they both passed down lots of clothes and gear. We were able to get a swing, jumperoo, bouncy seat, bumbo, toys, and activity mats between the two of them. Most baby things like that come apart so you can wash and santize them so if all the parts are there, why not go with second-hand? Definitely check out consignment shops and possibly recrib.com. Craigslist is always a good source too.
I bought my crib, changing table, dresser used from the classifieds. They were owned by a gramma for her first grandkid. They were used 5 times and were 18 months old. Paid $300 for the set. I also bought my highchair from her for $15 and my bouncy seat for $5. All these items were top of the line, most expensive items on the market. I was given new stroller and carseat. I bought a new crib mattress because i lived in Florida and worried about cockroaches as these things were currently in her garage. I did buy a baby b'journ carrier and would do do again in a heartbeat. My mom bought me a new nursery set but I would totally have gone used otherwises. I bought my nursing pillow, blankets, sheets, clothes all used. I bought my baby tub, towels, and toys used. I did a ton of garage sale hunting. I went to auction houses. I haunted the classified sites. I spent about $1000 for everything my baby would need for six months including diapers. I could have gone a little cheaper but my stuff is still in like new condition and up to present day standards so I regret nothing. We hope to fill that crib again soon! Good luck with your new baby. Have fun gathering the stuff you will need. You have plenty of time 
we bought a small chest of drawers (kind of like an end table), a swing, and bouncy chair secondhand from a coworker. turns out our baby doesnt like the bouncy chair, so im glad we didnt purchase it full price!
So far the only thing we have bought new is a crib and dresser. I didn't want a used crib for safety concerns and got a great deal on the matching dresser. I will also want a new carseat for the same reason. Other than that I'm fine with anything used. I've gotten a changing table, swing, bouncy seat, exercauser, tub, cradle, play mat and a ton of clothes all used from either ebay, craigslist or garage sales. All of them are in fantastic condition and the material can be washed prior to use. Excluding the new purchase I think I've spent less than $100 on all my baby supplies. Bargain finds are the best!
Crib is the one my granpa made for my mom...so it's 60 years old. Used.
We had to buy a new dresser to match stuff, otherwise consignment shop.
Friend gifted us her car seat and swing. I wouldn't buy off Craigslist but coming from her it's fine.
We bought a new stroller but I would have no problems buying the same stroller off of Craigslist...they just aren't common around where we live.
Bedding is new. We just bought sheets and someone made us a blanket.
New mattress since the crib hadn't been used since the early 90's.
99% of my daughters stuff is used. the only thing she got new was diapers and wipes lol. her bed was used, the mattress was used (but it was from my brother so it wasnt that used) even my breast pump but it had new tubes and the things that actually touch my boobs and it was from my mom too.
Have you came across any baby consignment shop in your area? I've been to a few and often times found brand new items never used. Otherwise Ebay, Alibaba, Craigslist, friends with kids and maybe thift stores...I don't know about that though? Maybe you can find a mom's group in your area to hook up with someone that's about to move towards toddler bedding etc etc. Also sometimes you can ask places if they will sell any damaged items it might be a small vanish issue that knock the price down quite a bit but don't affect the structural integrity of the furnature. I dont have kids, but hopefully some of these suggests help! Good luck!!
ThredUp.com is good for used clothes. I buy all her clothes from consignment shops and most of the rest are hand me downs from my niece or FMIL's church. Of course grandma buys her tons of new clothes - but always on clearance. Now her old clothes are going to two of my cousins who are having girls. I was blessed with a fantastic shower so most of the other things were given to me. I wouldn't buy anything that I couldn't check for recalls. Also, I wouldn't buy a carseat from someone I didn't know. I'm giving my daughter's infant seat to one of my cousins but it has never been in an accident and isn't expired. Freecycle.org is also a great resource for swapping items with local people for free.
We make about $25,000/year - have to make every penny count!
I didn't get used as in other people used them, but I went to the Bratt Decor warehouse in Baltimore and got some of their floor models for very cheap. The crib was originally $800 and we paid $250 and it was as good as new. Dresser originally $1600-paid $200 it had a few chips and needed to be repainted-they gave us the paint for free, and her changing table originally $800 we paid $100- needed a little paint touch up. The furniture is beautiful and looks as good as new!
We already got a dresser for the nursery on Craigslist for $50. I'm obsessed with it and am going to paint it teal. It's a Henredon too so I know it's excellent quality. I doubt we will get anything else used though in terms of nursery furniture at least. Oh, although my mom gave me the old rocker she used to use so we're going to also refinish that so that was a freebie too! We just need to by the crib, decor, and a book case. We are putting a changing pad on top of the dresser we bought!
We found a crib, dresser/changer and nightstand (Baby Italia Pinehurst) on Kijiji for a steal. It's all solid pine, natural finish, in amazing shape, retail they paid $1800 we got all three pieces for $500. I'm fine with the fact that they are used, and with the money we saved we can do more fun things with the baby when he/she is finally here!
I'm super picky and not really a fan of used anything from non family/friends. It took me a while to get used to the idea of buying used car. So for future baby, it'll either be new or from friends and family. I wouldn't be able to do craigslist for stuff except things that dont get used like decor.
We have almost all of our clothes passed down from my sister (a full closet we don't need for clothes). I bought a swing and bouncy seat from garage sales and just washed them when I got home (clorox wipes and launder the fabric). I did get my pump "used" but my sister was the only one that used it once or twice so I was okay with that otherwise I wouldn't. We got a highchair and changing table for free from a friend who was done with them. A jumperoo on loan from another friend. I bought a number of baby things (bumbo, pack and play for daycare, etc) from a facebook site that works like craigslist for the town I live in.
The only thing I would NEVER buy used is a carseat and mattress (some of the older ones can give off fumes). Everything would be free reign if I found one that I liked or hadn't fallen in love with one at the store.
Just an FYI on cribs it is illegal to purchase, have or use drop down cribs in almost all states now.
As for used, almost all the furniture is used, a cradle that my grandfather made for me when I was a baby, the high chair also made by my grandfather. The crib and dresser (both found on Craigslist and is not a drop down) Bouncy chair from a garage sale. Quite a bit of clothes from garage sales. Decorations, ie pictures of Winnie The Pooh off of ebay.
We've had some clothes passed down to us from friends, and we buy clothes at a consignment store. Other than that, we've bought some furniture (dresser and changing table) that have been refurbished from an antique store.
For things like cribs and car seats, I wanted new b/c I'm paranoid about the safety issue.
Oh just an FYI on antique furniture that I forgot to mention earlier... make sure that if it is very old that it was not painted with lead paint! Silly, I know, but a woman I knew was going to redo her highchair for her granddaughter and it ended up having lead paint everywhere on it! (Her husband had a lead tester for work)
Be cautious of buying things like cribs, car seats, strollers and bouncer seats though because many people try to resell theirs, and often they have been recalled for safety reasons (sometimes the sellers know and say nothing, other time they have no idea). So make sure if you DO buy it used, that you get the model number and research it first just to be sure.
I have gotten SO MUCH used!!
The two things I wouldn't get used were the crib and car seat. BUT if the car seat came from someone I knew...and I knew it had not been in an accident, I would take one used
As for where I got my stuff:
There are so many great children's consignment sales.
My favorite happens a few times a year and it is called "Just between friends"
http://www.jbfsale.com/default.cfm
You can look on theri website to find where/when a sale is happening in your area. Mom's will bring things to sell and I have found some AMAZING things
Another sale to check out that I know is also nationwide is "Moms of multiples". This one also happens once or twice a year and they have sales all over the country.
Last weekend I went to a sale and got $140 swing for $35! And it looks totally brand new
I have also gotten:
Bouncy seat: $18
Moby Wrap: $12
And most of my maternity clothes from these sales.
I shop at garage sales, craigslist and thrift stores, but the most quality items are at these type of sales.
In my area there are children's consignment stores also, and these tend to be MUCH nicer than a typical thrift store.
And then there is craigslist. Oh how I LOVE craigslist. Yesterday I just bought an "Arm's reach mini co-sleeper" for $70 that was almost brand new and came with a sheet and two matress covers
You just need to do your research. Know what has been recalled and you also just have to be willing to take the time to look and pick thru things. Because babies only use things for a short time, SO much of the stuff is still in really great condition.
Also...with things like the bouncy seat and swing....I am able to take off and wash the cloth covers so then it really feels like it is new and totally clean.
Best of luck!
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Has anyone (or is anyone planning to) gotten any baby supplies used? What site(s)/other sources did you use? Share your pre-baby steals here! And, if you have any advice for how to get the best deals please share! Having a baby is expensive, yo!