Best approach to buying tools?

krazykuda said
For specialty tools like double flaring tools, pipe benders, etc, go with professional Snap-on, Mac, Matco, etc as the cheaper ones do not work as well and will give you fits....
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That ^^ I will agree with, I bought a cheapo double flaring tool, it worked but not well.

I was able to score a set made by Snap On, and night and day difference.