lowes Kobalt tools

last I checked, kobalt tools were made in Taiwan, and priced higher than craftsman. it pisses me off because the kobalt tools I bought were made here. when they break, if they exchange them willingly I will get Taiwan junk as a replacement. I had issues trying to return a broken tape measurer. they wanted the receipt and original package. sorry but that isn't a hassle free. so I went and bought a 2 pack, brought in the receipt, and old broken tape, they refunded me the cost of the 2 pack. ok so I guess I made out. I then tried to swap out some broken hand tool and it was the same drama. now I will just chuck them when they break. im not paying top dollar for overseas junk. I will either buy better, or go to harbor freight.