Thanks! I actually got quite a few of the Lamaze toys for my shower! I don't have any that you can put photos in though, I'll keep an eye out for it!
We live in an affluent area (not affluent ourselves, but some of the neighborhoods out here are!) and I love garage sales here! We bought her crib and changing table (all oak, really nice) for $150! I am amazed at what people sell at garage sales.
If you think people with garage sales are nuts, try the Goodwill and Salvation Army stores if you are in a metro area. I have a Burberry raincoat ($12.00) with a zip out wool liner, Cohl-Haan shoes (brand new for $5.00), brand new with the tags on Dockers ($3.00 a pair) and vintage Corning ware like Grandma had for $1.50, and my kids had brand new Carter's clothes for like 75 cents a piece.
I have bought vintage damask curtains and hand crocheted lace too. You just have to be patient. Auctions are great for furniture. I have a girlfriend who has gorgeous antiques throughout her whole house that were bought at auctions.