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Apr 22
Want to know where to shop ethically? These websites have your back.

Knowing where to shop without putting too much pressure on the environment and the people that craft your goods is hard. There are so many brands proclaiming how ecofriendly they are, or how ethical their supply chain is, but it is difficult to know if they really are without spending time reading through marketing jargon. […]

Apr 08
Who is behind Nearly New Guide? Meet Our (very small) Team!

If you’ve been wondering who is behind Nearly New Guide, then wonder no longer, as this blog post will introduce the very small, nay, ‘party-of-one’ team! NNG was started at the tail end of January 2021 by Jess Li, an avid thrift shopper and bargain hunter – that’s me! Having started seriously secondhand shopping in […]

Mar 31
Environmentally friendly alternatives for when you can’t buy secondhand

Disclosure: NNG only recommends products we would use and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission. Read full privacy policy here. Buying secondhand and being part of the circular economy is one of the best things you can do […]

Mar 18
The hidden environmental impacts of the internet you might not know about

Disclosure: NNG only recommends products we would use and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission. Read full privacy policy here. Nearly New Guide is a purely digital business that aims to reduce our impact on the planet by […]

Mar 04
Where to source FREE secondhand items

I love a bargain hunt as much as the next rummager, but when I get items for free, I feel like I’ve leveled up. You will be surprised how much great stuff you can find for free in the right places, of which, I’ve gathered a few here for you to check out. Facebook Marketplace […]

Feb 16
My top 5 best secondhand finds

One of my favourite things about secondhand shopping is the thrill of the chase and the heart fluttering moment when you find an outrageous bargain or something extra special. In my time thrifting I’ve definitely bought some duds, but I’ve also found some gems among the fast fashion flops. Here are my top five finds […]

Jan 27
Why you should go secondhand shopping RIGHT NOW.

Here at Nearly New Guide I’m pretty keen on secondhand shopping. It’s become a huge part of my life and at one stage I only bought secondhand (excluding underwear) as a challenge. Over the years I’ve discovered these fantastic benefits of buying secondhand: These are just a few of my reasons why you should choose […]

Jan 01
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Secondhand Shopping

Even the most seasoned thrifter has picked up items we regret. If you are just starting out, here’s my quick and dirty (hopefully not like your secondhand items) list for avoiding disappointment at the secondhand store. Try Things On To avoid things not fitting when you get home and then re-donation (which wastes everyone’s time), […]

Jan 01
How to thrift like a plus size queen

I’ve been ‘plus size’ or fat (let’s not make it dirty word) pretty much my entire life. Shame about my body and the way it looks has haunted me throughout those awkward pre-teen and teen years, onto my 20s and now 30s. Constant obsessing over what goes in my body and how I move it […]