How much did that Garage sale Ratchet cost you? Big Deal.. They put a copy of there Warranty policy in with your "New" Replacement Ratchet. I sure hope life doesnt get any rougher for you... "Walked in my shoes" LOL.
Its one thing to have a Policy, Its another to Enforce it. ALL... Tool companies have the same Warranty lingo, Below is your beloved it Snap on. (<--- Great tools, Just not for everyone)
3. Warranty – Professional Use for Products. Snap-on warrants to Customers who purchase Product from authorized Snap-on distribution channels for use in their profession that Snap-on® brand Products and Blue-Point® brand Products will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a duration described in each Product's warranty code. The warranty duration depends upon the nature of the Product. If the Product information for purchased Product does not include a warranty statement with the applicable duration or prior to a Product purchase, Customer can obtain the Product warranty code and warranty duration from a selling Snap-on dealer or representative or by writing Snap-on at the address provided at the end of this warranty statement. Consumable Products are warranted, at the time of sale, only against defects in workmanship or materials that prevent their use. Consumable products are goods reasonably expected to be used up or damaged during use, including but not limited to drill bits, saw blades, grinding discs, sanding discs, knife blades, files, O2 sensors and batteries. This warranty only extends to the original Customer and cannot be transferred or assigned.
During the applicable duration of the warranty, at its option, Snap-on will repair or replace its Products which fail to give satisfactory service due to defective workmanship or materials, or provide a refund by repaying or crediting Customer with an amount equal to the purchase price of such Products. Repair, replacement or refund shall be at the election and expense of Snap-on, and is Customer's exclusive remedy in place of all other rights and remedies. To obtain warranty service, return products to Snap-on or a Snap-on dealer. By repairing or replacing a Product, or providing a refund, Snap-on does not waive a claim that a Product nevertheless has been subject to abnormal use.
In addition to any limitations outlined in warranty statements provided with the Product, Snap-on does NOT provide any warranty for (1) products labeled other than Snap-on or Blue-Point or (2) products subjected to "abnormal use". Products that are not labeled Snap-on or Blue-Point are subject to the warranty provided by the manufacturers of those products and Snap-on will pass along any such warranties. "Abnormal use" includes misuse, accident, modification, unreasonable use, abuse, neglect, lack of maintenance, use in product-related service, or use after the product is significantly worn. Abnormal use of tool storage units also includes, without limitation, situations when a unit is pulled using a mechanical vehicle, rolled over large drops, used in a highly corrosive environment, used as a step stool, modified with non-Snap-on parts, overloaded or modified in any way.
I highlighted the Important parts for you, Now.. We all know Snap on has one of the Most Liberal Warranties in the Business. They are also one of the Most expensive tools you can buy.. Sk has the same policy but it didnt prevent them from warranting a ratchet that was "probably" older than you are.
I am going to treat myself to a nice set of American made combo wrenches for Christmas 
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gift.
I try to buy local and USA as much as I can. Yes it cost more but I believe there is a song by a certain country singer about a little man. US made stuff is getting more and more like the little guy.