Good value 1/4" socket set?

[Infinia]

There are lots of 1/4 drive tools that show up on ebay with mangled square drives. So i think the folks saying 1/4 impacts are "worthless" are overlooking this point.

Most of the battery operated 1/4 impact tools have chucks not a square drive. (google it here )If it didn't have an easily replaceable 1/4 drive, sure then i'd consider softer sockets.
Looking at the video reviews of compact 1/4 drive battery impacts most cant do over 15-20 ftlb even though the specs say double that. Is that gonna deform hardened steel. Nope unless yer abusing it esp. when you should be using something bigger to keep it spinning instead of hitting. Air tools are something else and there i'd be more worried about blowing out small fasteners than the socket /drive end. You have to look at each application in detail , not using generalities. EDIT>This isn't directed to you in particular, but you've brought up a very valid concern. IMO 'Joe Sixpack' (in most cases) could safely use 1/4 chrome sockets on his new 1/4 impact.

 

[Whchua]

Definitely sk 1/4 set

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

I haven't read the entire thread but it appears the OP is in Australia so SK is probably not a viable option

 

[kams1973]

I have a 1/4 drive Genius set that has served me well for 10yrs

 

[Socket Pounder]

I can't help with Australian options but I have a Proto Blackhawk set that I love. An Allen set for the house that is perfect for light use and was cheap. A Craftsman set that gets the job done but is my least favorite of the 3. All those are American made. I also have a set by Gearhead that is garbage, practically single use. I have some miscellaneous sizes by Kobalt and they are serviceable, no complaints.