In reply to wyeclimber: Here goes...
1 - Among a fairly large collection of things in the last week: DMM Dragon 1 (new), WC Heliums & DMM Shadow SG (2nd hand)
2 - In the last 12 months I've bought from: ebay, UKC, Rock+Run, Peglers, Dick's Climbing, Joe Brown, Planet Fear, Go Outdoors, Tiso, Blacks, Wild Country, Mountain Boot Company & DMM. You can then add Cotswolds, Millets, Trespass & Mountain Warehouse and couple of other stores for more general outdoor kit.
3 - I have fondled most things at some point so buy 80%+ online. However I do make a point of examining any new products whenever I get the chance.
4 - The only gear on my rack that isn't completely 'bog standard' is a Rockcentric 6 on wire which stands in brilliantly for my Wallnut 12 which is mysteriously missing. Out of purchases in the last year I'm also really liking my POD Alpine 50, my Grivel G20s and very recently a Metolius Feather (nut tool).
5 - I'm going to cheat on this one
Winter - Scarpa Rebel Ultra GTX, Petzl Nomics, BD Compactor Poles, Edelrid Flycatchers 60m (+ Micro Jul) & a DMM Terrier
Rock - BD Vapour, Beal Joker 35m, Metolius Fat Cam 8, Snap Cyclops & 14 DMM Alpha Sport
(on top of that there is at least another £600+ of other stuff plus £1000+ of new clothing I wouldn't mind...)