[6t8stang]

I've always gone with Craftsman for most of my hand tools - good quality and can't beat the lifetime warranty as well. Once in awhile if it's a speciality tool that I might use once or twice a year, you might be able to get away with the cheap Harbor Freight tools - I wouldn't for your main set. I also bought a compact, fairly complete set from Costco which I keep in the trunk - it too has a lifetime warranty.

Look on craigslist...many times you can find decent deals even on Craftsman sets. Even if it's missing a socket or two - you can easily pick up the missing ones individually at Sears.