This is a modest cat tree that works for my 11 cats (yes, 11 cats!) The issues I've found with the base and the fabric. The base is not very supportive of the weight of the tree, so when a cat jumps off the top platform the tree shakes and even gets knocked over. After falling down a few times the top tree level has broken. Other than that (which I will be fixing with some box-car weights on the bottom) the tree is pretty sturdy and well made. The fabric (not carpet) is also not glued down to the frame, but after 2 months my cats haven't ripped it yet.  From experience, though, they will one of these days. Each pole is completely wrapped in rope, but also not glued down which will be good when I need to replace it. For the price I paid ($35) this is a very good, bargin tree that my cats completely love.