Do you need a reason to buy Ashley furniture from a real person? We give you 10.

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In the fast-paced world of technology, Ashley furniture likes to take things at a little slower speed. They still like you to have personal contact with a human being when you buy Ashley furniture. So here are the Top 10 Reasons to Buy from Ashley HomeStores.

1. Ashley Furniture is not sold on-line or factory direct — You cannot buy Ashley furniture off their Web site or from “deep discount” factory direct dealers. Ashley furniture is only sold through Ashley HomeStores. You get to see your furniture and give it a try before you buy.
2. Ashley HomeStores are independently operated and licensed — Each HomeStore works as an independent entity. The HomeStore is almost like its own company, but it carries Ashley furniture and works under a licensing agreement with Ashley Industries so you get personal service.
3. The company does not have all their offerings on-line — Although the Ashley furniture Web site is a good place to look for ideas, it is not a full-out catalog or a list of what you can find at your local HomeStore. Even if you check on the Web site you will not find an exhaustive look at the possibilities with Ashley furniture. Your HomeStore will have more options.
4. Inventory is site-specific — You cannot request an Ashley furniture catalog from the parent company. Each HomeStore has its own inventory and the selection varies from store to store.
5. Why you won’t find any national Ashley furniture catalogs — Your best bet is to go to an Ashley furniture HomeStore. At the HomeStores you can look at a full-color catalog with a personal consultant and make an order if you want a piece that you do not find in stock at the store.
6. Prices vary from store to store — Depending on the HomeStore at which you buy your Ashley furniture, the prices could be different. Because each HomeStore is an independent entity, the national company does not set the prices and it might pay to shop around for Ashley furniture at different HomeStores in your area.
7. There is no national financing program — Each HomeStore offers different financing options for your furniture purchases. You might be able to get a great payment plan at your local HomeStore during a special promotion or with approved credit. Check at HomeStores in your area for financing options.
8. Return and exchange policy is site-specific — Just like each independently licensed HomeStore sets its own unique inventory, prices and financing on Ashley furniture, each store also has its own policy on returns and exchanges. You will receive the same personal, face-to-face service from your salesperson when you need help with returns or exchanges on your Ashley furniture as if it were any furniture in the store.
9. Delivery comes from the HomeStore where you bought your Ashley furniture — Your Ashley furniture does not come from the national company. In fact, the national company has no control over your delivery. Your furniture is delivered with the care and concern of your local HomeStore.
10. If you need to touch-up your furniture, head to your HomeStore — Ashley HomeStores are the only place where you will find the touch-up paint and stain to restore your furniture to its original beauty after years of wear.

By D. Blair Thompson

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