I was amazed at how fast this was delivered - even in the middle of December!
This is a good, solid cat tree that my 2 cats (both close to 20 lbs. each), absolutely LOVE!
One of them sits on the topmost part of it and watches the world around him.  The other cat likes the second platform and bats at the hanging toy underneath.
The carpeting does shed, but that is to be expected just because of what it is!
This is very solid and well made.
I'm sure the cats will get years of enjoyment out of this tree.