I usually buy from companies that only make multimeters and other testers of course not directly. I got to admit though I had a few el cheapo over the years. Most are just that. Before I got my current meter I had a Beckman for 15 yrs. One day for it just fail to work. I don't know if it was the fact I ran over it with a heavy truck had anything to do with it.
My Tenma meter was over 100 usd and has been problem free. Now of course I can get one now for 90 usd that is a 6000 count instead 4000 count but as long as the current one works I just wait. I did need to a 400 amp clamp to the setup as I do measure currents in the 200 amp range here.
I still however like the non auto ranging meters both digital and analog. The analog ones are still very useful intermittent problems.
Mine biggest problems with the newer meters is the auto ranging and the lousy leads that I end up upgrading to better leads. Boy I miss our local electronics parts stores. I have to order everything in electronics parts now out of Texas.
