re: Harbor Freight...Yay or Nae?

as mentioned before check your local pawn shop. When i was in college, all of my hand tools were stolen out of my truck's tool box. I hopped around town looking for tools at the pawn shops. i made a deal with one of the pawn shops for $1 per 3/8 and 1/2" sockets. i walked out with a plastic shopping bag full of tools for $30. i cannot imagine what that would have cost new at sears and lowes. If you dig around you will find colbalt, craftsman, and other decent brands.