Sears has lost alot of market share over the years due to a poor ability to keep up with quality. I heard that Rigid made many of their tools back when they were a little higher quality. However, they jumped ship and cut a new deal with HD. Little by little Sears was left in the dust and as they tried to compete by making stuff off shore their tools became really bad. They've been trying to make a comeback over the past few years producing some innovative woodworking tools that compete with Makita, Milwauke, Porter Cable and such. Some of their stuff isn't bad but there are many places to buy tools these days and Sears is usually last on my list. The last time I went into a store to buy a tool, the kids working there were unhelpful and unknowledgable. Poor Sears. I don't think they're going to make it. They bought OSH and the one in this area is completely void of customers day and night. My grouchy stepdad loves OSH because he hates dealing with the crowds at Home Depot. It is nice to go into OSH. Not a soul around and they do have people to wait on you. Too bad they sell Craftsman stuff!!!
