12 point sockets are garbage UNLESS you are removing a 12 point bolt.
They are specialty bolts, and not seen often.
Anyone that has tools should have six point sockets. No excuse for using the wrong tool.
Unfortunately most people find out the hard way, and have to deal with the results.
The one thing I have the most off is sockets... 12 point, 6 point, Deep, 1/2 deep, 1" drive down to 1/4 inch. If I don't have the socket... It's not made.