The quality there can be pretty low. However, in most cases like the
drill you won't lose much. Good American Name :-) CHICAGO (Didn't know
there was a Chicago China).

The drill is probably made by the same company of one marketed by an
Auto Supply for about the same price. (Checker Auto = Parts America).
They have one with the Coleman name:

http://tinyurl.com/e7n78

And they often have very good prices on refurbished name brands like Makita.

I have one of their Chicago angle grinders that I bought for $19 three
or four years ago. I have worked it hard. One of the handiest tools I
have. Got a nail that is hard to remove. Just grind it off.



Rich:

There is one near me as well. Never bought anything there. I'm sure
you've picked up winners and losers. How about naming a few of each?

I get the feeling HF purchases end up being either you got what you paid
for or plain old lucky.

Al...