Bought most of my tools in the late 60's early 70's when I was working as a mechanic. In those days that is what the average mechanic was using. If you could afford it you bought MAC or SnapOn but sears tools were considered excellent tools. I still have most of them, including the sears tool boxes. Now when peopel see my boxes and tools they are thought of as second rate, or third rate! It is a shame it has come to this. I now buy SnapOn when I need a replacement but my pockets are not deep enough for that very ofen, just when something breaks.