We are in our 2nd home in very rural WV and it always takes longer to receive anything shipped or sent by mail. I ordered this last night at 5:45 and to my surprise, Fed Ex ground delivered it at 2:00 p.m. Now that is fast, particularly for a heavy package. This was very easy to assemble, took less than 30 mins, as the cats watched and soon as it was complete. The took it over. It is very well made, I like having the rope wrapped posts. It is very sturdy as long as you fasten the bolts tightly. It is as nice as two cat condo's we bought at a local pet shop for our home, if not nicer and it cost half the price. Thanks.