I got this cat tree during a holiday sale and it is amazing. It was super easy to put together, has been very stable as my 15lb kitty jumps on and off the platforms, and was an instant hit. Item came with a factory chemical smell, but after a day of airing out and some cat nip left on the levels that smell went away. So far my cat has been all over the different parts, and really loves the hide away section. He's not so much for the hammock, but he keeps seeing about climbing in it, so maybe with time he will figure out how to use it. We have another cat tree by the same brand that is 5 years older, and I would say that the quality has remained high with them. This is a great tree.