I've busted a bunch of sockets, the chromies snap easily, no matter the make. At least Craftsman are a quick trip to the closest Sears for a new one.
As for Harbor Frieght, I tend to buy the more non-precision tools (chip brushes and such) or tool accesories there (sand paper, grinding wheels, etc.). I did buy a brake caliper kit there, but for as often as I use it, it is just fine. I had some snap ring pliers from there, but they bent without much force and didn't budge the snap ring. I also got some knock off Vice Grip clamps they had, and they won't hold tension, they just pop loose. I have contemplated a couple Chicago Electric tools, but have been gun-shy on that.