The DEA Store | WEST — Local services in Sydney

I was walking past the cool little store that sold interesting items so I randomly went in and bought $100 worth of nick nacks. When I got home I realised there had been a misunderstanding with one of the items I bought. I bought a Cutlery set thinking I was getting a 4 place setting when in actual fact I got a single place setting made up of 4 pieces. I never opened the item and returned to the store to get a refund as I can't afford to spend that much on cutlery. I was told they don't offer a refund! Now I myself work in retail, and without question our customers automatically get a refund if there has been a mistake - sounds fair right? We believe the customer will return and spend more and therefore it's in our interest to keep our them happy. Not this place! I now understand that they weren't required to offer a refund, but I can tell you now I will never shop...

Without a doubt, one of the most authentically unique retail spaces in Sydney. The D E A Store sells homewares, gifts and objets d'art for the discerning buyer. Whilst living overseas over the past several years, I have made a point of returning to this shop each time I was in Sydney because on every occasion I was guaranteed a treasure to take back on the plane and enjoy long after I'd returned home. And if it was a gift I'd bought, it never failed to please its recipient. The assembled stock has clearly been curated with love, a fact which means it is always a pleasure to open the door and walk in. In these days of online shopping and with an overwhelming number of hipster-shop clones multiplying throughout the inner city, it's comforting to know that places such as The D E A Store remain in the neighbourhood. Especially now that I have returned to live not...

Interior designer utopia From the moment you enter through the front door of The DEA store you are welcomed by an explosion of wonder, curated art pieces, kitchen must haves, divine hand crafted ceramic plates, platters, and bowls for every occasion. Hand carved timber spoons, Tom Dixon glassware, a treasure trove of bespoke local and international artisans, makers, and producers. The staff are incredibly helpful attentive and knowledgeable. Number one favourite store in Sydney, nothing comes close Big congrats on the new store in East Redfern but my favourite will always be west Redfern Thank you for filling my home with incredible beauty and joy 5...