Hi Nigel,
I quite agree I have had nothing but good service from both and most of the stuff I buy has lasted really well despite my best ham fisted efforts to destroy them. Also my Lidl calipers check out extremely well against my Moore and Wright micrometers and are quite consistent and as I only make stuff for myself these days it is all made to fit so no need for extreme precision. I just make stuff and fit parts together using time honoured methods.
I bought one of the Lidl hoists as they had a couple on remnant price of £25.00 to get rid. Not used it yet though so can’t comment on it’s worth.
Regards
T