This shipped right away!  My husband had no problem putting it together.  It seems to be sturdy enough and it looks very nice in our family room.  My 2 cats ( both under a year old ) climbed on it right away and they love to sit at the top.  My only con would be that in the photo the levels and tunnels looked larger.  However, for the price I paid I'm sure our kitties will get plenty of use out of it.