It arrived very fast and our cat was extremely excited to see that huge box. (yes, it's quite large) I couldn't seem to get it opened fast enough for her. As soon as  I got it out of the box, she got in the box. By the time I was able to get the plastic and Bubble Cushion off of it she was so firmly entrenched in the back of the box we couldn't coax her out to try the scratcher. She spent several hours in the box purring and having a nice nap before she finally came outside for her dinner. We currently have stored the scratcher in an unused room, while she is still in love with her new box. We figure to let her enjoy the box for awhile and then introduce the scratcher again. The scratcher seems very well made and it actually looks like a modern coffee table or hassock. I'm sure when she does want the scratcher she will have many years of enjoyment from it. Very happy with the product,  and the additional free box. 

Pros: Looks good and is very well made.