This isn't the first New Cat Condos tree I've bought for the house and it won't be the last. The biggest benefit to this brand and the trees they make is the quality of the materials. Real wood instead of press board and actual carpet instead of fabric. This gives some heft and body to something that the little fuzzballs rocket onto and off of. The tree comes in the box in 2 parts, so the top perch just needs to be screwed in. The cat this was bought for is just over 20 pounds so he fits into the top perch with room to spare. The shelf doesn't tilt or lean with his weight so it should last a while. The middle level is big enough to hold 2 regular sized cats without any problems so they can snuggle in the sun to look outside since it's just about and window sill height. The manufacturer also sells replacement parts in case there is a problem later on. Overall, this is a great buy for a smaller space with a larger cat or just to add another spot for multiple cats to lounge on.