if you are looking for a set of micrometers, I got a 1-4" set (4 micrometers) from Shars, for something like $50. If you are only needing these for occasional use, this is a good deal. As far as I can tell these are absolutely accurate, I don't suppose they would hold up in an industrial setting, but if you are only going to use them 30 times in your entire life, there is no reason to buy a $1000 worth of measuring tools.
