[...]  Assembly instructions were a little sparse mainly drawings, but once I started to assemble the unit it went very quickly and easily.  We have it set up by a window and one cat took to it immediately, our second cat who is a nervous Nelly took a little longer to try it, but both use it now.  Unit is a somewhat rickety when both cats are on it but it doesn't seem to bother them as much as it does me, a weekly check and tune up for tightness is recommended.  Platforms are on the small size and the bigger of the two cats overlaps.  All in all a great buy probably 50% or more cheaper that similar and smaller trees at our local [...]. And one last endorsement - my wife likes it, no she doesn't use it. but likes the color and ease of use for the cats