Most of HF is passable tools. The big thing to remember is the tool isn't necessarily ready to use out of the box. Things need properly lubed and sometimes properly fitted/broken in. That seems to be a hunk of where they save cost.
Pneumatics are good (but be sure to lube the heck out of them), some of the bigger electric tools (angle grinders, vibro thingys, sanders) work fine but you have to take breaks with them once in a while or they burn out. The money you save is in Duty Cycle time.
The piles of crap are the little electric stuff that looks like the box should say "as seen on tv" And some of the hand tool cutting edges are less than ideally tempered.
Basically if you see something and in your mind say "Yea that seems like the price it SHOULD BE" you're usually fine. If you say "OMG that's so cheap What a deal" Probably much less so.
Also always check the reviews on the website for any substantial purchase.
Oh and for ranking, as someone who DOESN'T make their living with their tools, You never really need to spend Mac, Cornwall, Snap-on money unless you need some weirdo special tool. 10 hour a day/6 day a week guys need those tools for their superior comfort, and ergonomics. But weekend shmucks would do better spending their extra money on beer or tires.
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