Where would you suggest to get a cat tower/condo/gyme.. And I'm not looking to be spending hundreds of dollors on one, i really think thats kind of rediculous on some of the prices i've seen so far.. but I could be wrong.. but where would you suggest to get one?
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Cat towers?
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probably eBay would be the best choice. that's where i got my big one. check shipping before bidding - shipping on mine was $51, so i only bid a max of $20 for the tree. you can see the one i got in this thread, if you're interested.
I got mine from the paper, I thought of Ebay, but didn't care for the idea of shipping cost. I wanted a real big one, so it would have cost me an arm and a leg. :-) Keep an eye on your local paper, or even a few towns away. It would be worth the cost for getting it, if you can get it for way less then the store or online prices.
laureen, I just looked at your cat tree, wow that was a great buy for such a large tree. How did you get so lucky? I looked on ebay and didn't find anything that we could afford that was as large as I wanted. But that one is big enough for my guys. :-) Is it sturdy though? My guys like to run up and down it, and the one we have just bangs against the wall every time they do it. I really hate to see the wall get a whole in it. GRRRRR
it's pretty sturdy, except for the section with the rope arch - but no one ever sits there! i've attached it to the wall, because it made me nervous otherwise. Pixel sits on the very top shelf quite often - she weighs 11 pounds. & Chip has gotten on a few levels - he weighs 14 pounds. i got it from petisfun on eBay. i had a friend who also just got one from eBay - her biggest cat is about 20 pounds. she got one that looked kind of like this. i know that $51 is outlandish for shipping, but i look at it like this - i got a tree for $71 that at the Armarkat webiste would've run me twice that w/free shipping. my dad said it was because the eBay sellers don't have to pay tax on shipping so that's where they make their money. i don't know if he's right about that - i just know that the total price was right for me. this is a link to current items for sale by that buyer. this is one i got looking for similar items to my cat tree.
I found this website called angelical cat. (www.angelicalcat.com) And they have AWESOME cat trees. Really pricy, but awesome to look at at the very least. They also have a free catalog you can order. I got mine in less than a week!
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We got ours from ebay, even with the ghastly shipping costs it still worked out cheaper than getting it from a pet shop.
It can be pricey but I think it's well worth it for the fun my cats have on them.
It can be pricey but I think it's well worth it for the fun my cats have on them.
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Mine is from Amarkat through eBay - not terribly well-built, but my Ginger LOVES it - she was balancing on the top of it before I could finish putting it together!
I got "Bigfoots" from Ebay and they were well worth it.
They are huge, solid, and stable. The higher the tree (and height is what cats want) the more important stability is. When my three hit the tree running full speed ahead it barely moves. They reach to the ceiling so the cats have no desire to climb on anything inappropriate as nothing else in the room is higher than the top perch.
That said I also have a couple of trees from my local Pet Supermarket, and one I got at a local cat show. Just shove them around as you are looking at them and avoid any that wobble.
They are huge, solid, and stable. The higher the tree (and height is what cats want) the more important stability is. When my three hit the tree running full speed ahead it barely moves. They reach to the ceiling so the cats have no desire to climb on anything inappropriate as nothing else in the room is higher than the top perch.
That said I also have a couple of trees from my local Pet Supermarket, and one I got at a local cat show. Just shove them around as you are looking at them and avoid any that wobble.
I have 6 cat trees from Amarkat, all 66 in all the way up to 80 in for our big babies, and I have always recommended them. We have even caught the cat trees for only 99 cents and then pay the $50-$60 shipping. We have always got great deals. They have all been well built and sturdy enough to hold our big 18 lb Raggies.
I got all mine from PETCO (except for the one I built). They are kind of expensive but I didnt want to order one through the mail. Dr Foster and Smith has really nice cat trees and condo's but they are even more expensive.
I wish I had a larger apartment and I was Rich!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those cat trees are awesome.
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I have bought all mine at Petsmarts but I know you can also get good deals at local cat shows when they are in town. I also recently found some amazing ones that we are going to order from StepsforPets.com. Atleast the last time I looked they even had free shipping in the lower 48 states. They are a little more expensive but they sure do look like they will last a long time so it might be worth spending a little more. I also just got a wonderful playgym from Target and my cats LOVE it-it only cost $20. You might consider that as an option untill you can get a bigger cat tree. This one has got 2 different levels as well as tunnels and playthings hanging.
I have bought all mine at Petsmarts but I know you can also get good deals at local cat shows when they are in town. I also recently found some amazing ones that we are going to order from StepsforPets.com. Atleast the last time I looked they even had free shipping in the lower 48 states. They are a little more expensive but they sure do look like they will last a long time so it might be worth spending a little more. I also just got a wonderful playgym from Target and my cats LOVE it-it only cost $20. You might consider that as an option untill you can get a bigger cat tree. This one has got 2 different levels as well as tunnels and playthings hanging.
You can get one at Petsmart or local cat shows. At the local shows you get better discounts.
Foster/Smith has some nice ones, but I can't see paying that much for shipping.
Foster/Smith has some nice ones, but I can't see paying that much for shipping.
I have an Amarkat, and would definitely recommend them - they're cheaper than you'll find at a pet supply place, though still a bit pricey, but all of my kitties just adore ours, so I think it was mroe than worth it.
I looked on ebay for Amarkat and couldn't find anything at all...Hmmm.
It is actually Armarkat. Here is a link to their store.
http://stores.ebay.com/Armarkat-Cat-Furniture-Store
I have several of them, and have recommended them to several people and everyone seems to really like the quality, and they stand up to large kitties!!
http://stores.ebay.com/Armarkat-Cat-Furniture-Store
I have several of them, and have recommended them to several people and everyone seems to really like the quality, and they stand up to large kitties!!
I cannot belive that price! Is it brand new or was it already slightly used? I am curious because if it is new I am getting one too!!Originally Posted by Jenny82
Look what I just got on Ebay for only $65 ($21 plus $44 for shipping)! My cat has never had a tree before.
