Its quite simple

Like everything in life ,,, you get what you pay for ,,

I have been buying snap on tools for well over 20 years and i have quite am impressive collection , and i have such a collection because they are fantastic tools and are a pleasure to use compared with cheaper brands

I have never had anything refused to be replaced either

I will say tho that there new range of tool boxes are far less quality , but saying that there prices have also dropped , i think they have tried to make there range cheaper but to do so have obviously reduced there costs

If you use tools all day every day then you sure will see and feel the benefit of snap on , if you use your tools for hobby then youprobs cant justify the extra costs

Its the same with everything , I bet a full time painter and decorator buys very expensive paint brushes , but i buy cheap from Band Q as i wont understand the benefit of the top notch stuff like they do