The bulk of my hand tools are Craftsman, majority purchased in the 70’s.
Around the 90’s it was such a hassle to get one warrantied I just gave up, and bought replacements elsewhere. Later on the local store got better.
Any new purchases are still bought elsewhere.
If the new owners honor the warranty, good. If not, I’ve personally lost nothing.
I have mostly Snap-on and Craftsman most bought in the 70s and 80s. Like an idiot I left my large toolbox in our business warehouse and many tools have gone missing. I went to replace the craftsman at sears and was shocked when I found many were made in china now. I gave up and went to Wal-Mart if I am going to by cheap Chinese tools I figure the price should be cheap as well.
