They looked Ok quality wise but the biggest difference between the Expensive cordless and the others is the availability of parts. You may say "a good too shouldn't need parts" but Cordless tools will need a new battery sooner or later. I just replaced my first Makita batteries last year after 9 years of use. The Sears drill I bought my father a couple years ago needed a battery which is differnet than what is sold in the store today and would have required us special ordering it at a cost greater than the cost of the drill when new.