Defence Sporting Apparel Questions & Answers

Would love an actual direct phone number to contact this firm.

Is it possible for you to make a WRAAC (Women's Royal Australian Army Corps) shirt? There are a few of us around. Our Corps were around from 1951-1985. Also. maybe a RAANC (Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps) shirt. Thanking you, Lynne Hodge

i have been given a 50$ discount code from you guys and when i go to use it, it says its not valid RTXNLVF4

Why can’t I comment on your advertisement on Facebook ?

Just a reply to the people who post negative things. They must have, had a bad experience, but I am happy as a pig in sh-- .
I have 24 shirts puchased from Defence Service Apparel DSA). I absolutely love their shirts and the only thing disappointing about the shirts, is that they are made in China. I have just ordered another 3 to go into the collection, as after about 3 years a couple of my shirts are showing wear and tear. I think it has something to do with me welding, gardening and odds and ends arouns the house yard. Still got a good wear out of them Kevin M

DSA has deleted the ABOUT section on their website, no phone number contact, no evidence of Australian manufacturing, and their bags can be purchased from Aliexpress for $40. They claim that hey support our Vets but no info about what that means. Their charity page lists The Salvos and The Breast Cancer Foundation but no actual mention of what they have donated to those charities or whether they are endorsed by them. Does this smell like a marketing beat-up to get support from Aussies that care about the sacrifices our defence forces make? Perhaps a Chinese based business using Australian themes on their gear? I'm not seeing any real substance here. Can anyone shed some light on the true nature of this company? Would be great to hear from their director.

Before I purchase anything, I need to know if all of the shirt processes are done in Australia fabric, stitching, printing. And why is there no picture anywhere on your site of the founder of the company.

Where do the profits of purchases go???

Are they made in Australia, with Australian made materials? This question has not been addressed on Facebook.

Hi. I’ve been stung a couple of times ordering gym equipment from suppliers that promise the world and speedy delivery. I’m in WA. What’s the delivery wait? Honestly....Andy

I coped the exact same experience listed on this page. EXACTLY the same. I’ve called fair trading....they are investigating. They also advised to call up my bank and request a chargeback on the purchase, which I have done. Fingers crossed now that I get my money back.

Fair trading are conducting an investigation into this dodgy business. So everyone who is a victim of the DSA scam please contact them asap. Also contact your bank to report a fraudulent transaction. You won't get away with this DSA!

The guy who runs this fake business is Marty Cornish. You can find him on social media bragging about how his made it and living the lux life.
Just look at his Instagram: marty_madestatus

If only his followers knew what a joke he was and his spending other people’s money like a fraud.
Anyone have more details about this guy?

We apologize for the missed communication regarding our stocks' ETA. We try to be super transparent which is why you can find that each item's availability date is mentioned in the item's description box prior check-out. I'm afraid you missed that part.
Our supply of fit equipment and other gears are facing delays due to this pandemic which caused all gyms to shut down on Australia and the ETA was not pushed back from May to June. What we are doing right now is we are working around the clock in contacting other suppliers to get an item out to you earlier than our expected date. Are you happy to wait if we could secure your order? As soon as we get in stock, you are first in line.

DONT BELIEVE THIS!!! this is a generic copied and paste response I received a month ago when they stopped responding.

My message to which i received no response..

I've been requesting a call but no one has called. Your emails are vague, rude and full of lies.

How do you feel scamming people already doing it tough!

How do you feel that you've scammed someone who's lost their job due to covid?

And will struggle without this gym equipment or a refund? I know how you feel. You're a selfish person who doesn't care about anything or anyone. I'll be taking this further to fair trading, and media.

Copied from fb posts to DSA, posted 2 days ago

can I get an ETA on my order?

Obviously no response

Copied from DSA fb page before he deletes..

Absolutely worse customer service!!! Ordered a dumb bell set one month ago and only found out they were preorder for like June!! Asked for an immediate refund. 12 emails later still no refund!!! Extremely bad customer service!!! Misleading advertisement and trying to throw illegal refund policies on you!! Be careful or avoid at all cost!!!!!

so we can't comment, post or message on Facebook. Your email responses are PATHETIC and don't say anything! I want to know what's happening. Have you stolen our money!?!

Has anyone had success with ACCC and reporting this company? I want my money back and they refuse

There is no number to call, how convenient. There are so many people you have scammed out of gym equipment. During covid every one pulled together and supported one another. You and your company have made a hard time much harder with what you've done. Do the right thing and refund our money!! We've waited 3 months for a delivery of our goods not yours.