HORRENDOUS CUSTOMER SERVICE in the Clearwater store! If I could've, I wouldn't have even given it a star at all! For those who can't understand, you will after reading this review.
I purchased remotely (from 1200 miles away) and paid for the "deluxe" delivery guaranteeing that all hardware would be secured on the delivered pieces and the bed would be put together while someone else took in the delivery in our absence.
When we arrived 2 weeks later (for a 10 day stay), we found the hardware not secured to our pieces and the bed was put together with 4 bolts rather than 8 so we had to move the mattress to the floor to sleep. This was Christmas Eve, no less. We did put on our own hardware but we did not take care of the bed due to the nuts and bolts needed.
On 12/26, we entered the store, introduced ourselves, and even met the salesman who made a nice commission just by taking the order on the phone 2 months prior. We shared our delivery concern explaining that we took care of the hardware but we wanted service for the bed. In addition, I expressed interest in buying a few more pieces.
My husband was left at the customer service desk as I "shopped" around. My husband was given a possible service date of 21 days out after he told the office worker we were only there for 10 days. That was the best they could offer. We walked out not agreeing to the service date offer, for obvious reasons, and we were never approached to purchase more pieces.
A few days later, I called the Clearwater store. I spoke to a very polite and concerned worker who totally understood our frustration and agreed that this was not good customer service. She identified herself from the Pinellas Park store and was just filling in in Clearwater that day. She offered to put in a "claim" for this that would've refunded the $299 delivery fee to our account. She did say that it would take 2-3 billing cycles. I was more than pleased with this and felt it was fair.
Fast forward to July 1st. I know...I did let it go too long but with the craziness of the pandemic and dealing with personal situations that's just how it was. I called to inquire about the status. Yup...a case/claim was NEVER filed. My thoughts, Clearwater staff came in the next day to a note from the person filling in from the Pinellas Park store and, you guessed it...trashed it. Anyway, this customer service rep was now going to open a case/claim for this. I gave her all of the detailed info including the name of the person filling in from the Pinellas Park store and the date I spoke with her so they could go back and look at their employee schedules to see that my information was accurate.
Now, today, July 28th, I follow up. I get connected to the Clearwater store to be told that because of the amount of time that has gone by, there's nothing they can do about it. Eventhough they see the notes on my calls, they have no notes on the delivery issues.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, do NOT purchase from the CLEARWATER location! If you are that in love with the furniture, find an Ashley Furniture somewhere else. Honestly, I don't think I will ever purchase from any Ashley store again.
In fact, at the same time, I had ordered remotely and had other furniture delivered from another local furniture store. Upon our arrival at that same time found a hole in a chair that the other store had delivered. When I called them, no questions were asked other than confirming a delivery date for the replacement. When I asked if they wanted me to email them a picture of the damaged piece, they replied "No, we'll see it when we get there and remove it..." At that's exactly what they did. Now, THAT'S customer service!!!
Again, do NOT shop at Ashley Furniture, Clearwater! Customer service goes a long way and theirs is HORRENDOUS! read more