One thing to remember: it's a measuring device, not a clamp. I like digital calipers, but all I have at home is dial calipers. Life is too short for vernier calipers. Vernier micrometers are ok.

I would go to Shars and get one before I use one from HF.

I always figured HF had a buyer in China that looks for the worst example of any given item to stock in their stores.