nice tall scratching post
935373
I had previously ordered a scratching post with a seat on top, thinking it would serve two purposes.  My cat never scratched it unless I was dangling a toy in front of it.  I don't think that he liked having the ledge over his head.  This scratching post is used frequently by my cat.  He is able to get a full scratch and the sisal goes up further than it looks in the picture.  This is a relief because the new rescue was destroying my leather couch.
3197809
Cat loves it.  She is a long cat and likes to stand up while scratching.  It works for a big tall cat.
3322973
This is the second SmartCat scratching post I've bought in the past couple of months. My two cats love it and my tall Maine Coon can finally stretch all the way and not even tip the post over. The only things I wish were different is 1. the base-wish it was carpeted. Both my cats used to like to lay on their previous post base and 2. bat at the furry ball suspended by elastic from the top. The top needs to be bigger for any full sized cat to want to sit on (or sleep on) and that too should be carpeted. The small accessory doesn't look sturdy or big enough to bother with (which appears to be confirmed by many comments from people who hoped it would work.) Regardless, I HIGHLY recommend this sturdy post. Nothing else is nearly as sturdy or tall for the price, stability and quality.
3190747
My cat loves this scratching post. It's sturdy and even my 12+lb cat uses it as a bed. It also came with a small bag of catnip!
875936
great scratching post!! cats all love it, last a long time. I've had mine two years still looks great
566464
The key is the height... My cat is so happy to be able to stretch all the way up... I was so surprised she uses this so much! It also feels stable to her, not like it's going to fall over so it provides the resistance she needs. great product, best scratching post I've ever owned (and I've tried tons)
1998457
This is a wonderful scratching post and kitty loves it.
2299290
By far the best scratching post I have found anywhere. It looks very nice. It is very sturdy, it will not tip over when my kitty scratches at the top like so many other post will, and it does not wear out the same way as a standard carpeted post, so it will last a long time. I highly recommend this product
2621751
One of my cats absolutely adores this scratching post. I placed it on the floor because she likes scratching horizontally, and our chairs have been spared.

My other cat seems to prefer vertical scratching, so our chairs are not quite spared.
291370
My cats previously used a scratching post like this one.  They used it so much it was starting to shed.  I ordered another one because I was pleased with the older one.
3455078
MY cats really, really like this post.  I put the bottom edge under the back legs of my most abused chair and they always prefer it the fabric.  Can't wait to get some more.  Very tall and very sturdy for very big cats but the little ones like it too (I have multiples).
945958
Our cat LOVES this scratching post because he's such a long guy.  He can really stretch to reach the top which he does often throughout the day.  It's also a very sturdy product and quite heavy.  No worries about it tipping over.  Our cat doesn't use the top to lay on, tho, because he has higher resting places where he can look out the window or curl up & sleep in the sun.  (We use the top for holding our TV remotes.)
It's a wonderful product & we highly recommend it!
1878390
My cats really like this scratching post.  It is tall enough that they can stretch fully when scratching.  It is solid so that they cannot knock it over.  The sisal covering is attractive and my cats seem to enjoy the way it feels.  Overall this is a really solid product!

While my cats were initially not very interested in using the post, spraying it with catnip spray and playing with some of their favorite toys around the post soon motivated them to scratch.  After a day or two they were using the post on their own and now (after several weeks) they use it several times a day.

I do have one small complaint.  The base of the post is smooth both on top and on the bottom so that my cats can (and do) push the post around.  A mat of some type attached to the bottom of the base would help it resist my cats pushing and let it stay where I put it.
4769182
Mr. B and I are very happy with this scratching post.  Mr. B was brought up on a sisal rope post, so it took a day or two for him to adjust to the new surface, but now he likes it as well as the old style - and I like the fact that I don't get sisal shreds!  I've looked in all the pet stores, and finding a post tall enough for Mr. B has been a problem, as he is a long-bodied cat.  This 3 ft. size is perfect and he happily 'climbs' to the full height.

Assembly was quick and simple and while it feels stable, I kept the additional weight I've always used on the base (a dead UPS battery), assuring that the vigorous use doesn't cause it to move.  In sum, we are both very pleased.
751691
This is the only cat scratching post large enough and sturdy enough for a Siberian cat (they're the same size as Maine Coons - BIG!). My breeder recommends this brand to all her families, and I've got three around the house. A good tall stretch and there's not a wiggle. They look good too.
4594537
It's a nice little scratching post, and I emphasize little!  I have a 11 lb. cat that barely fits on it because the scratcher is not long enough for his entire body.  However, with that said, he used it immediately -- I used catnip spray to get him interested.  Mostly he wants to go under it, but he'll figure it out.  It's very light weight, so it's probably better on carpet to prevent it from moving.
461748
In general, a good scratching post, just the hanging ball of fur wasn't held-on the strongest and came loose (but to be fair our cat is pretty aggressive) so it should work fine with most cats.  For the money it's a great value.