Harbor Freight does sell cheap stuff and you get what you pay for.
I suddenly realized that for years there has been a Harbor Freight not far from here, and I have never been in that store!
On the other hand, there is a store not far from here that sells Chinese merchandise wholesale. They are really low cost and their tools will, do if you need one in a pinch, otherwise I agree, they are junk.
They were comparable to the “Made in Japan” junk from the 1950s and mid 60s. Japan has since lowered the boom on junk products and most of their items are now high quality.
Cheap tools are made to fix a toilet and the good tools are to fix your car.