Someone here mentioned that Sears had a closeout socket set. When I looked at it online it was $200, rather than the $100 that was mentioned here. Well, today the price was $100, so I drove to Sears and got it. (Check for availability -- only 1 of 3 Sears close to me had any left.)
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?vertical=TOOL&cat=Tool+Sets&subcat=Mechanics+Tool+Sets&pid=00934180000&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes

I'm not saying the Craftemen tools are the best, but with the warranty, I think they're a pretty good value, especially on sale. I've been getting by with a set I bought 25 years ago -- a set with mostly 12 point sockets and incomplete sets of 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2.

The listed set is only 1/4 and 3/8, but it is quite complete in both SAE and Metric, mostly 6pt, and both regular and deep. For some reason, the deep metric sockets are 12 point, which is kind of a bummer. You get some other stuff too, like Allen keys (metric and SAE), some SAE combo wrenches, including tiny ones, and a multi-screwdriver. These may or may not be useful. It comes with a 1/4" and a 3/8" handle, although the "low profile" handles that Sears sells separately are much nicer than the basic ones.

I now have a fairly complete set of sockets, up to 22mm. The set is nice in that it doesn't skip any sizes (e.g. it has 5.5mm, 18mm, 20mm, etc). I still need to find some 6pt 1/2" larger sockets -- Sears seems to sell these only in deep, at least in sets.

The set just comes in a carton, so you'll need to buy/use some sort of organizer to suit your needs.

Good find, I'll probably suggest it to my dad so I can inheirit his old tools:redspot

Great find!!! Getting one today!

For some reason, the deep metric sockets are 12 point, which is kind of a bummer. Just wondering, why is that?

Just wondering, why is that?

6-point grip better than 12-point resulting in less rounded off bolts and the ability to put more torque on a nut or bolt when tightening or loosening it.

I have an old Craftsman socket/ratchet set, but the plastic flip lock on the box is broken off. Sears doesn't seem to sell the boxes by themselves, does anyone else?

One comment on the above set on sale, it's the old-style stamped markings. The new laser-etched markings are a lot easier to read, especially for some of us fumbling around in the semi-dark with the car on jackstands ... oh, and you old guys too! ;)

I have an old Craftsman socket/ratchet set, but the plastic flip lock on the box is broken off. Sears doesn't seem to sell the boxes by themselves, does anyone else?

One comment on the above set on sale, it's the old-style stamped markings. The new laser-etched markings are a lot easier to read, especially for some of us fumbling around in the semi-dark with the car on jackstands ... oh, and you old guys too! ;)

Sears sells a bunch of boxes, but I don't know that one will perfectly fit this set (i.e. have dedicated spaces for every socket. I looked at them for a while, then bought 4 magnetic holders (each of which holds regular and deep). I used 2 for SAE and 2 for metric, 1/4 and 3/8 of each. I put the 6 pt sockets in these (plus the deep 12 points) and put the short 12 points elsewhere. YMMV.

This is a super clearnance. I doubt that they'll last long.

Also, you are right, they have the old markings. I figure $100 is enough for me to read them. I plan to mark the magentic holders that I bought with a sharpie. I plan on leaving most of this set in the garage. I use a strip holder that Sears sells (both plastic and metal varieties) for the more limited set that I bring to the track.

Glad someone got use out of this thread.