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What's the skill level of the reciepient ? I gave my SIL a Stanley small set last year and probably the most he will do is oil changes or stuff around the house.

For a teenager or young person without tools, I'd say any basic tool kit should be okay. Give them a start and let them build from there. You can always supplement it every year with a gift of more tools.

Menard's had 3 (IIRC) different Stanley sets available this year for BF sales. I think they will get cheap again after they don't get sold after or as the holidays come closer.
 
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gearwrench 8800a (1/4"), 8801a (3/8"), and 8802a (1/2") sets. they include a ratchet, extension, and an array of fractional and metric sockets.

i got the ones i bought at northern tool, for about half off. they are not available there now, but they are at places like amazon, tractor supply, and ebay. even in the 20-25$ range that they are available in now, they are exceptionally well priced.

these are great kits to give as gifts.

as they said when i was a kid: "Joe Bob sez Check It Out!"
 
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IMO, the more tools you can get for the lower the price, the better the gift for someone who knows nothing of quality. Having a wider range of tools is usually more helpful than their quality for most homeowners. The smaller/easier-to-transport the case is the better too. Most people will just toss it under the bed or in a closet anyways. Also, make sure the kit is blow mold (or of the same sort) so they'll know if a tool is missing.

I bought some 200+ piece sets from c-man for less than $75 as gifts for others this year.
 
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KMdef9 said:
IMO, the more tools you can get for the lower the price, the better the gift for someone who knows nothing of quality. Having a wider range of tools is usually more helpful than their quality for most homeowners. The smaller/easier-to-transport the case is the better too. Most people will just toss it under the bed or in a closet anyways. Also, make sure the kit is blow mold (or of the same sort) so they'll know if a tool is missing.

I bought some 200+ piece sets from c-man for less than $75 as gifts for others this year.
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up to a point. i have found that when you buy tools that they think are cheap, people dont take care of them at all. it would be better to buy some level of "quality", getting the most you can for your price point.

as an example, aside from what a lot of people here seem to think, craftsman tools represent "quality" to a lot of people. giving those sets you bought for presents is a great idea. you got a lot of tools for the money, the recipient will view them as something worth taking care of, and if there are any issues they can take them back to sears, who (so far) will replace anything that is damaged.

excellent job.
 
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If they are just starting out and have zero tools except a butter knife, I wouldn't start by giving them mechanics tools. I would give them a basic home owners set like the HDX set the OP listed. You could put a set of higher quality tools together in a tool bag if you wanted, but basics like a home owners set will, initially, be used far more than wrenches, sockets and ratchets.

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