My cats really get a lot of use out of these armarkat trees -- great quality, reasonably easy to put together and doesn't make a huge mess like the carpeted ones with carpet fuzzies everywhere. I don't know why any cat owner looking for a cat scratcher tree, would buy anything other than this brand. Furthermore, it was about half the price of the ones in the specialty pet stores and much better quality. When this one wears out (I've had it for 4 years with two very actively scratching cats and it is still in good shape) - I'd definitely buy another one.