roninchuck wrote:

Looking to get a basic set of 5c collets. I'm finding many different
prices, expensive ones by Hardinge, cheaper ones made in China.

I'm fond of Lyndex, Japanese made and less expensive than Hardinge.

My first purchase a was 1/8 - 1 by eights set with a separatedly purchased 5/16.

Assuming you are doing hobby work, you can buy any other sizes you find you have need of
when the need actually comes.

Wes