[chrisbalich]

I have a mix of older Craftsman and newer Snap-On.
There is a huge disparity in quality, but for most home mechanics, the difference isn't life/death.
A quality ratchet is a game-changer; as is quality tool storage.
If you're not going to make a lifetime/livelihood out of wrenching, buy as big of a set of tools as you can reasonably afford and then supplement with specialty tools.

Don't overthink tools.