For the price this is a bargain! It is saving our legs from being climbed by our kitten (though he still attempts that from time to time). My son out of together easily. The only thing that needs a bit more attention is the three Russ at the top with the nice hanging from them. They are not held in place securely and kept popping out. I glued them in place yesterday with my glue gun, I read another reviewer had glued them in. Seems to be working so far. For a kitten who is too young to go outside this is an affordable climbing tree.