I was lucky! I bought my reloader for $100 from a lady who lost her husband. That is all she wanted for it. She told me she wanted me to enjoy it as much as he did. It came with powder, bullets, brass, primers, press, etc. The most valuable thing I got was years of notes he made. I haven't been reloading long, but it is fun. I have made enough bullets already to pay for the loader. I know not everyone gets this kind of deal though.