In my time with the game, I've mainly focussed on, as someone who can't really aford models, how to play on a budget. So, I want to ask what you all do to lower the cost of the hobby, as well as talk about what I do.
So, as for what I do, I've found two main methods to play cheap. One is to just buy cheap models, like vanguard raptors. Although many of these units aren't that good, this is actually a plausable plan, and lets you play in GW tournaments. (this does include buying off EBAY and the like.)
The other main method I've found is proxies and replacements. this can span from casually playing with slips of paper, to playing with models from other games. The best example I've found is Mantic games' KoW (Kings of war), which is full of warhammer esque things.
What have you found?