This seems a bit too expensive for Plywood and veneer. It is more attractive than the average cat tree, but other than that what justifies the cost?
85084
yes, it is very stylish and doesn't have the carpet scratchers that get so unsightly on other cat trees. All the surface covers are replaceable too. It vacuums well also. It is expensive but I think worth it.
85085
Besides being nice looking the fact my two 10 month old kittens love it make it we'll worth the price!
85086
If you compare it to the carpet covered cat trees available: height, number of sitting places, the hidey-hole and padded box top - as well as the fact that it is an attractive piece of furniture that you won't be embarrassed to display in your home - include the durability (I've had mine for seven years) - and you will find that it really isn't all that expensive.
85087
Value wise, yeah. The carpeted parts are replaceable, and the actual base is really sturdy. I found that I had to replace fully carpeted trees in a little over a year, but I see this one lasting forever.
85088
I bought 2. besides looking nice they are well built and should easily last a lifetime. It doesn't shed carpet threads all over and my cats love it. I'm very happy with it. It has replaceable carpet pads and scratch pad from refined feline. It looks like a piece of nice furniture. It would be the last cat tree you would ever have to buy. By the way Amazon has the best price around on these.
1057039
Nothing is real wood anymore, but it looks good when completed and has a nice finish. Real wood would cost at least 3 x more, I'd think. I'm satisfied with it. It's not trash composite, but well designed and solidly built. Takes a few hours to build, but you most likely won't be disappointed if you buy it.
227603
It's a nice solid piece of wood, but pricey and it is hinged so it did make for easy assemble, just unfold it. Yes it is the Autumn Cherry
1689058
We bought a couple of these last October. Assembly was a breeze, and they look a lot more expensive than they actually are. My wife hasn't complained about them, and she's someone who would find an excuse to return something she purchases online.
810226
I don't know of anything. The comment from another buyer to add lumber at the bottom is something that we thought of as well. We ended up being okay with the height after all as our cats were too fat to hurl their bodies over the top and they certainly were not svelte enough to squeeze through the rails! Good luck.
1538695
It definitely looks nice and has a nice finish to it. But it is definitely a type of composite or manufactured wood. It does seem to be of a little bit better quality composite than others I've seen it's not the cheap flaking particle board but it's definitely not solid oak either
2196916
Some of the parts appear to be a type of oak, but there are also plywood & particle board. It is a beautiful piece of furniture, difficult to assemble comes in three boxes all weighing over 70 pounds. I considered suicide before my entire family pitched it to help.
1348300
It is going to be too expensive since the package is oversize. My guess will be more than $400.
430908
My new kitten who is about 4 months old uses it as a scratching post often. That's the material of the posts on this cat tree. It's made for them to scratch. :)
2132515
Its hard to tell since it painted, but due to weight of the wood and how common pressed wood is I would have to assume it has pressed wood. As I have written in my past reviews, its a nice product but the price point is too high. I purchased it when it was less expensive; its packaged well and takes much assembly, I think it comes in 13 piece, so I think the company could afford to drop the price 5 to 10 %.
1635208
The cabinet is not made out of solid hardwood. It is a composite. Solid hardwood cabinets are much more expensive. Having said that, it is a better looking and more polished composite than I expected. I did a fair amount of research and this is a good compromise of price and quality. As some of the reviews suggest, it's really easy to put together and looks like a more expensive piece than it is.
1052858
This isn't the configuration I have. This is the one I have: Armarkat B6802 68-Inch Cat Tree, Ivory. It's a few dollars more, but looking at both, I'd say it's worth the difference. My cat LOVES it!
675732
we have a cedar table that is large and square....... this table can be made but it will go way up in price probably add $300 because it will need to ship freight truck that will increase the price $200 then another $100 to do a custom piece wider including time and the extra material
2189289
My cats have scratched the poles that connect the platforms so badly that mine is broken too. Because the poles are just super-heavy-duty cardboard under the carpeting that's just stapled on, over time and with enough tiny talons, the poles can be shredded right through. So, this is not an answer to your question, unfortunately (and I'm sorry!) but perhaps it's a caveat to others that these Catcraft climbing trees are only $40 for a reason.... I've bought two and same thing happened with both, so I probably won't buy another; that said, I have a multiple-cat household so maybe someone with just one or two cats would experience more longevity with the product. Sorry I can't be of more help. My cats have scratched the poles that connect the platforms so badly that mine is broken too. Because the poles are just super-heavy-duty cardboard under the carpeting that's just stapled on, over time and with enough tiny talons, the poles can be shredded right through. So, this is not an answer to your question, unfortunately (and I'm sorry!) but perhaps it's a caveat to others that these Catcraft climbing trees are only $40 for a reason.... I've bought two and same thing happened with both, so I probably won't buy another; that said, I have a multiple-cat household so maybe someone with... » Read More My cats have scratched the poles that connect the platforms so badly that mine is broken too. Because the poles are just super-heavy-duty cardboard under the carpeting that's just stapled on, over time and with enough tiny talons, the poles can be shredded right through. So, this is not an answer to your question, unfortunately (and I'm sorry!) but perhaps it's a caveat to others that these Catcraft climbing trees are only $40 for a reason.... I've bought two and same thing happened with both, so I probably won't buy another; that said, I have a multiple-cat household so maybe someone with just one or two cats would experience more longevity with the product. Sorry I can't be of more help. « Show Less
146820
I cannot believe that was someone's serious concern. It is painted wood. It is plywood, pine most likely with several coats of paint and it looks great even after much use. Hope you were not wanting teak or ebony at that price.
129045
It's very heavy and covered with vinyl so I don't think it's plywood but some more substantial type of wood. The desk might even be lighter if it were metal.
1192617
I ended up putting the beds on the 2nd tier and the balls on the top. If you have bigger cats it isnt the sturdiest. I have 2 Maine Coons eho loved it but it just couldn't hold their weight. Also my cat scratched the fabric right off of it. All together this cat tree probably only lasted about 8 months. Too bad cause my cats loved it.