Just found this new line of gorgeous cardboard cat scratchers from German company Cat-on. There are so many different shapes and graphics to choose from, the selection is almost endless! From what I could get translated on the website, it looks like the company offers custom graphics, and, as you would expect from a German company, the production is extremely eco-friendly.
It looks like prices start at €17.50 and go up to €299.95, which includes free shipping within Germany, but I can’t find costs for shipping to the US. Thanks to Mei for the find.
May 7th, 2010 at 9:42 am
I still can’t believe how expensive card board scratchers are. Their cost is pennies on the dollar if that. They are cute but in this economy I wouldn’t pay that kind of money even if I could afford it. Sorry
May 7th, 2010 at 9:43 am
Love this, love love love it!!!
May 7th, 2010 at 9:50 am
wow those are some of the nicest ones i’ve seen! i hope they start offering them in the U.S.!
May 7th, 2010 at 9:51 am
I LOVE these! Where is the USA can we buy?
May 7th, 2010 at 10:05 am
Imperial Cat have been making stuff like that for years
May 7th, 2010 at 10:26 am
These are GORGEOUS! Too bad they cost so much.
May 7th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Well, I wrote them from their website to ask about the shipping here in US. I also posted the question on their Facebook place. Lets see what their answer will be… although I’m pretty sure we won’t get one at least until Monday, it’s already late Friday there now.
May 7th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Very cool!I love it!
May 7th, 2010 at 11:04 am
They look great and I’d love to get one.
Shipping to the US is 40 Euro.
May 7th, 2010 at 11:11 am
These are beautiful! I had a look on the website and they do post to the US and Canada, using DHL. It’s 40 Euro per item, and they say if you want more than one, to get in touch. You’ll find the info (in English) at the bottom of the on-line shop page. Happy shopping!
May 7th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Here is their answer:
Dear Nina,
we are delighted to get such an awsome feedback from moderncat’s community.
We are about to launch the english version of our website within the next few days to satisfy the incredible demand.
We do ship to the US and Canda. The shipping-costs are weight-dependent. We can offer basic shipping per item with DHL at the price of €40,00 Euro.
If you desire to purchase more than one Item, please feel free to contact our customer-service at sales@cat-on.com. Our customer service will find the most convenient shipping-solution for each demand.
Please be aware, that US-customs might add taxes.
We do have a time difference between 6 and 10 hours to the US. Some answers can be delayed. Thank you for understanding.
Best regards
Martin Frank
cat-on
May 7th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Cat-On Scratchers are ultra stylish and those cats look mighty pleased with them. Looks like a great product line!
May 7th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
this is really cool and practical. can see my cat rolling around in the circular one, haha.
May 7th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Those are so cool! I love all the options they have. The ‘S’ shaped scratcher is really interesting!
May 7th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Thanks Nina for sharing the information with us. I am in love with these designs however it is expensive by itself and then add on the shipping and handling cost can make this an outrageous buy.
I would definitely like to get one considering my Daisy and Dora rest on anything from my laptop to my desk. I would love to be able to get them something they can call their resting spot. Apparently this is out of my reach.
May 7th, 2010 at 4:38 pm
I love these scratchers. They look like pieces of art.
May 8th, 2010 at 8:47 am
The good news: the euro-dollar exchange rate is lowest it’s been in a long time.
The bad news: that S&H alone will still set you back at least $51 at today’s exchange. And that’s on top of the price of the scratcher ($22-$383). I can convince myself that the items’ prices are within the range of fair. However, the extra $50 bugs.
It might be worth it to send an emissary/mule
Or create a giant bulk order of moderncat.netsters.
May 8th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Dear fellow ModernCat lovers, I have some more info on these:
Dear Nina,
Could you kindly explain to your community, that our products are handmade, absolutely eco-friendly and therefore can’t be offered at mass product prices.
Each item is more or less unique. This explains our price-policy.
Have a great weekend too!
Best
Martin
May 8th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Attractive, even artsy…but pricy. But we pay a higher price to be ‘green’. I wonder about the durablity? My Jaz is rough.
May 8th, 2010 at 9:48 am
These are really cool, and modern.
May 8th, 2010 at 10:28 am
I love that people are willing to pay for “pretty cardboard” that their cats will rip to shreds.
May 8th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
LOVE those! They would fit right in with the other products at the Cat Connection in Dallas, too, until they came to my house.
May 9th, 2010 at 3:02 am
US citizens can buy these products online and have them sent for 40$
May 9th, 2010 at 9:53 am
ohhh, form and function. they are beautiful.
May 9th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Dear community of modern cat,
we have very promising informations for you:
Sales to non european countries are not subject to the german V.A.T. of 19%.
US and Canadian citizen for example, as well as all customers not living in the European Union can deduct 19% from the shown cat-on prices on http://www.cat-on.com
Please contact sales@cat-on.com before ordering. We are at your service!
Best regards
Martin
Cat-on
May 10th, 2010 at 9:54 am
absolutely love them!!!!!
May 10th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Fabulous!
May 14th, 2010 at 11:29 am
Love it !! but too pricey
at least for me
May 24th, 2010 at 9:54 am
I Love this!
June 2nd, 2010 at 8:55 pm
The S shaped one if the coolest. The “9″ love this one.
February 2nd, 2011 at 5:54 am
I bought one of the mid-range scratchers. They do look great and it’s stayed looking great because my kitten won’t scratch it!!! Really dissapointed.