I bought this because I needed to repair some electronics in the house. I've always used Kester solder because it's better than some of the cheap no-name solders out there. It seems to flow better, melt more evenly and give me a more consistent result than a couple of no-name solders I've tried. The difference in price is definitely worth it. You can find solder here for 2 bucks for .5oz, but that solder does not compare. If you need t..