I'm 18.
I've had a Warwick Stage 1 and the Beast (as in avatar) since I was 16.
All bought for by myself through buying and selling through gear.
Also money via various internet schemes (if anyone is interested ask, I won't explain them as I'll get flamed.)
And of course money through hard work.
Current job I get £7 an hour and double time on weekends. Work 8 - 4.30 every day and whatever I like on the weekends. It's brilliant!
Currently funding looking to fund my Gap Year that will take me skiing for 5 months and then to Africa for 4, all from money off my own back.
It's not actually that difficult to find money if you work for it (my opinion). Although saying that I don't have anyone depending on me and I do still live at home so have to thank my dad for that! Even with the increased council tax now I've turned 18!