It's not just limited to Craftsman. I have an old Snap-On trans pressure gage - bought the set about 25 years ago - and the high pressure gage needs a re-calibration as it's low by 20 or so pounds. Snap-On sent it back with the response that they can't re-calibrate the gage since no one does that anymore, but I can buy a new one for about $86.00. And here I thought that Snap-On was a lifetime warranty.
Lost faith in Snap-On hand tools years ago when they took so much metal out of the broach of the wrench that when you pull on the wrench, it feels like it's cutting you hand. Switched to Matco without regret.