Believe everything you read here, it is ALL true![...]easy assembly and wonderful construction. Very solid, excellent material and very user friendly. My 16 mo. old tuxedo, Bailey, loves it! Within 5 minutes of finishing it, he was fast asleep in his new "condo." He loves the rope, the hanging toys and the height! This is my first purchase but I will definately be back for more! I looked for a cat tree at all the retail outlets and they were extremely expensive and half the size! I was amazed at what I got for the price. I will recommend to everyone. If you are considering a purchase, don't hesitate, I guarantee you will be pleased!