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Ashley Store

Furniture store · Morehead City, NC · reviewed since 2012

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%79+50.2Reliability 28%66+18.6Replies to reviews 8%100+8.2Experts Score= 77Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.77SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#16 of 23 outdoor living servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 32%
4.6 ★★★★★ 467 Google reviews · 24 photos
85%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.3%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
95%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Ashley Store at a glance

Customers frequently praise the Morehead City location for knowledgeable staff who provide patient, pressure-free assistance in selecting furniture, along with affordable pricing and helpful delivery support. However, recurring criticisms involve unreliable delivery schedules, damaged goods upon arrival, and unresolved issues with defective products or financing terms. The store maintains a 4.6 rating from 467 reviews, with the owner replying to 95% of them.

  • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 467 reviews (85% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 466 Google reviews (387 with written comments, 11 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 95% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 27, 2026.
  • Service: Outdoor Living Service serving Morehead City, North Carolina.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.

Score profile vs other outdoor living services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction79Reliability66Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 79 (median 88)Reliability: 66 (median 83)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 78)
Ashley StoreOutdoor Living Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Ashley Store: 79/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.B
79
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Ashley Store: 66/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.B
66
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 94.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 96.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Ashley Store: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Ashley Store: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 78.A
100

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Star ratings

466 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars39785%
  • 4 stars174%
  • 3 stars92%
  • 2 stars72%
  • 1 star368%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 387 written reviews

  • Praise48392%
  • Complaints438%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude21340%
  • Quality & results8917%
  • Would recommend7214%
  • Price & value5711%
  • Speed & response448%
  • Communication316%
  • Honesty & trust204%

What customers talk about

We read 387 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Great service, very friendly and helpful employees.”
    “The man greeting us wasn't very helpful or accommodating.”
  • “Delivery of furniture went very well, with excellent service.”
    “…gn the acceptance knowing the bed was defective (shame on us for not thoroughly inspecting), and then said there was nothing they can do about it.…”
  • “I highly recommend the Morehead City store and seek out James to help you!”
    “Will not be shopping here again and do not recommend anyone else shopping there either.”
  • “The pricing was affordable and the fabric on our new pieces was perfect for a house with a cat and 2 goldens.”
    “What a rip off.”
  • “She has such a bubbly personality and captured my husband's and my attention right away with her warm greeting when we entered the store.”
    “On my fourth visit on 3/11/23 for it to all be done correctly, there was a no call no show.”
  • “She answered all our questions and made our furniture purchase so easy!”
    “…to be delivered by end of April… wish someone would’ve told us that…poor communication all around.…”
  • “She’s honest about the products and she is super friendly.”
    “A bit shady in my opinion.”

People customers mention

  • James 73 reviews
  • Furniture 43 reviews
  • Anderson 40 reviews
  • Bobbi 26 reviews
  • Margaret 25 reviews
  • Ted 13 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Daniel7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a day ago★★★★★

Bobbi was so helpful! She was knowledgeable and patiently assisted us in finding the perfect bedroom sets for our daughters. I appreciate how much effort and attention she gave in helping us make our purchase.

Rick8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 days ago★★★★★

Great time with Bobbi. No presure, just lots of good information and support. Expecting the exact same from my new chair.

Crystal6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Bobbi is our favorite salesman ever. We’ve bought so much furniture from Ashley’s over the years and Bobbi always helps us make our purchases. She’s honest about the products and she is super friendly.

SusieLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

We had an amazing experience at Ashley Home Store. Bobbi helped us find a new recliner that would work for our household. With her great approach to meeting our needs, we also bought a new couch. The pricing was affordable and the fabric on our new pieces was perfect for a house with a cat and 2 goldens. Bobbi was a…

Cindy5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Our salesman James, took excellent care of us during 2 different visits. Delivery of furniture went very well, with excellent service. I highly recommend the Morehead City store and seek out James to help you!

HLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

We had a wonderful shopping experience thanks to Bobbi! She was very helpful, attentive, and patient throughout the process of choosing our sofa. She made us feel comfortable and helped make the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free. We truly appreciate her excellent customer service and would definitely come…

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Customer reviews

4.6 ★★★★★ 467 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Daniel Kirkwood7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Daniel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Bobbi was so helpful! She was knowledgeable and patiently assisted us in finding the perfect bedroom sets for our daughters. I appreciate how much effort and attention she gave in helping us make our purchase.

Rick Moreau8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great time with Bobbi. No presure, just lots of good information and support. Expecting the exact same from my new chair.

Response from the owner · a day ago

Thank you Rick for shopping with us. We appreciate the positive comments of your experience.

Sam Truell jr1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Sam has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great service, very friendly and helpful employees.

Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Sam, thank you for allowing us to furnish your home.

Crystal Fox6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Crystal has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Bobbi is our favorite salesman ever. We’ve bought so much furniture from Ashley’s over the years and Bobbi always helps us make our purchases. She’s honest about the products and she is super friendly.

Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Thank you Crystal for the feedback. Hope to see you again soon.

Susie ReynoldsLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Susie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We had an amazing experience at Ashley Home Store. Bobbi helped us find a new recliner that would work for our household. With her great approach to meeting our needs, we also bought a new couch. The pricing was affordable and the fabric on our new pieces was perfect for a house with a cat and 2 goldens. Bobbi was a very helpful addition to our shopping trip.

Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Thank you Susie for the positive comments about your shopping experience. We appreciate your business and are honored to have you as part of our Ashley Family.

Cindy Cochran5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cindy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Our salesman James, took excellent care of us during 2 different visits. Delivery of furniture went very well, with excellent service. I highly recommend the Morehead City store and seek out James to help you!

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for shopping with us Cindy! We appreciate the positive comments of your experience.

H TslLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews H has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We had a wonderful shopping experience thanks to Bobbi! She was very helpful, attentive, and patient throughout the process of choosing our sofa. She made us feel comfortable and helped make the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free. We truly appreciate her excellent customer service and would definitely come back to purchase more furnitures from her in the future!

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you for allowing us to furnish your home. We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Jennifer S.2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jennifer has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Our sales representative, Bobbi P. was excellent! She was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. She let my husband and I look without feeling we were being pressured into a sale. She answered all our questions thoroughly.

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you Jennifer for the positive words of your experience. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Norma Hall5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Norma has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent service; fair and reasonable prices. Professional staff.

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you Norma for allowing us to assist. We appreciate your business.

brittany sykes4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews brittany has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Bobbi was incredibly helpful from start to finish. Super knowledgeable and explained all my options. Couldn’t recommend her more!

Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Thank you Brittany for the positive words of your experience. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.

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