Almost a year later you can't even tell my cats use the scratching posts. I put a little piece of cardboard over the hole behind the ladder and put a box on top with a fuzzy blanket they love that as an optional bed. (My older cat cant get up the tree to the higher beds). Very sturdy and well made. 

Pros: great value, withstands daily abuse, colour exactly as shown
Cons: cat didnt like the leaves