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You need to show us some examples of what you are talking about. Who and where on eBay? What specific socket sets? Do the sets in question only have sockets, or do they have a case with drive tools included?

One thing I would like to mention about Snap-On ratchets is they had parts available for my old SO ratchet when I needed them. How many mfg's have repair parts available for ratchets that were made back in the 1950's and 1960's? My old SO ratchet was made back in either the 50's or 60's and it...

I have some Armstrong and Craftsman ring pliers.

A Snap-On should be made out of stronger materials and that alone cost more money to make. I have heard people say Snap-On charges about 10 times more because they might have to replace the tool several times. They say it is how they can remain profitable.

Sears still has a limited selection of Craftsman Industrial tools on their website. http://www.sears.com/deals/GDOs.html Recently I heard the USA Armstrong factory is back up and running again. However, they had another warehouse to get flooded in Houston. Maybe they will have the CI line...

Did you take any neat Japanese restaurant photos? Any sushi on conveyor belt pics?

Can't you simply stay home and buy a lot of those brands here? What; No Milwaukee? No really, you found a really neat place to shop. I appreciate you showing us what tool stores in Japan are like.

Keep'em! You never know when you'll need a quick replacement or have several people working on fasteners that are the same size.

You have to be kidding; right? I grew up with Sears Craftsman hand tools. Sears was "the" place to go to get good USA hand tools with good warranty service. Now all that has changed to Asia and Sears stores have been closing all over the place. Some of the younger people at Sears don't seem...

From what I understand Lowe's has Kobalt tools as their store brand and they are supposed to have an in store warranty exchange program. If you buy a different brand of tools from Lowe's like Irwin they will not provide in store warranty and you will have to contact Irwin to get warranty...