This cat tree arrived in a week and was relatively easy to assemble. It is sturdy BUT the covering is a very thin plush like you would find on a Teddy bear and this material is no match for a cat's claws. Also the sisal is in the middle of the posts and my cats scratch the plush and not the sisal. Unfortunately I thought it was covered in carpeting not plush.  If I had known I would not have bought it. Despite the design flaws the kitties like it!