Snap on makes the best tools, but they charge accordingly. If you use the tool all day every day, then perhaps the extra cost is worth something.

Most of my tools are craftsman. they have some 'higher level' tools these days that are approaching Snap On for comfort. The guarantee is the same for both - if it breaks they will replace it. However - as a non-working pro I see no snap on guy every week. So when snap on (or mac, matco, cornwell, etc) tool breaks, I have a hell of a time getting it replaced. Even as a pro, the Snap On man only came by one a week, and often didn';t have the tool on his truck - so you'd wait 2 to 3 weeks to get it replaced.

Sears is open every day, long hours. No probs getting one replaced!

If you have to wait 3 weeks to get a 9/16 socket or a ratchet, then you end up at sears buying one anyway!