My initial experience with this cage was not good, but after reading reviews from other customers, it was not a surprise. The glass bottle of touch-up paint was broken upon delivery, and it filled the bag containing hardware (springs, latches, and screws) with grey oil paint. I cleaned the paint off with nailpolish remover, and proceeded with assembly. The peices did not fit together, so tools were needed, but after it was assembled, I was happy. It is a sturdy, HEAVY cage. My conure liked it right away, and enjoyed the perch attached to the handle, even though the wood was raw and in need of some sanding. There is no way this cage is collapsible after all the work it needed putting it together, but I think it will be a great travel cage. Shipping was amazing, it only took 2 business days, and it was the best price I could find online.