This cat condo is very high quality and exceeded my expectations!  My cat and I love it, for so many reasons:
- great workmanship, not one exposed or loose staple, every carpet edge is tight and precise, even the bottom was beautifully finished.  Amazing.
-three types of carpet for visual interest
- very thick, plush carpet that feels lush and does not pull out even after vigorous cat scratching 
- all posts and perches are straight and level, clearly this was thoughtfully manufactured in a jig
- the rope toy is securely attached and my cat plays with it every day

I will only buy "Archie and Oscar" cat condos now.  The pricing is comparable to other manufacturers, but the quality is really outstanding.  This is my second Archie and Oscar condo and although both are agressively used, there are no carpet fragments or strings.  I think they'll last a long time.