Web, you are right. The prices for a simple MEC 600jr are double what they were a year ago. The real problem for many returning to reloading is sticker shock on prices. Those who quit when reloading was under $4.00/25 need time to adjust to $6-7.00/25. It helps that factory shells are $10-13.00/25. But not as much as you think. The lucky ones still have supplies on hand and only need to fill in. Buying everything takes a chunk of change if you are starting over again.