Tool Sets, Metric Only Options

[BonzaiCelica]

I always seem to be borrowing other peoples garage and tools to work on my celica. which isn't every other week but more like once a month. So im looking around and I see only crafstman only makes the all metric sets. im sure snap on does but for a whole lot more. this is for my garage and every once in a while use.

these are the two sets i've com across:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Craftsman-Industri...ols&vxp=mtr

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-201-pc-all-...directType=SRDT

however why is the industrial set with less pieces cost more??

ive read on other forums buy the older craftsman because the laser inscription on the sockets tend to fade over time, buy them used and piece together your tool set as you please. what are your suggestions.

[garin]

as a former mechanic i have a lot of every brand. obviously snap on, mac, matco, and cornwell are pretty good brands; top of the mark, but you pay for the service, as well as the name. on the other hand tools are a personal thing... it boils down to what works for you and what you can afford. i hate snap on ratchets (matco 88 tooth all the way). most of my sockets are craftsman. as for lower end brands i craftsman, cobalt, husky etc... they make nice tools. even pittsburgh tools from harbor freight have a life time warranty.

tool sets are ok, sometimes i dig out my old craftsman box set for a standard socket that i don't have in my regular set; however i like the pice as you go method. again all comes down to what you can afford and what feels good. check out craigslist and keep searching ebay. you can score big! best of luck!