Pizzim Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 This weekend i will be setting up my xl650 and decided to "re-top" my bench while i was at it. If it doesnt go as planned then i might just rebuild the whole thing. and that got me to thinking. Do i really need to keep the SDB around. I love it and havent had any issues with it so i was planning on keeping it just so i could have a fall back 9mm machine (the caliber i shoot the most)but as i started looking at the bench free space come into mind. I like having that extra room on my bench as that is where i clean/work on my pistols and rifles. So the question is whats the resale value of a used SDB set up in one caliber ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too_Slow Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Usually about 70 to 75 % of a new machine. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeMartens Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I bought a used SBD with set up in 40s&w for $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I would keep it. There's always a use for a second press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxerglocker Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Definitely keep it for a secondary caliber. I regret not keeping at least one of my SDB's after getting my XL650. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodell Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I keep my SDB as a caliber quick change for my lesser used calibers. I don't keep it permanently mounted but I can get it on the bench top and clamped in and running in < two minutes. All I lose is a little storage space and another box of spare parts. Works out fine for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I retain the 2 my brother and I went 50/50 on @ $130 20+ years ago to loan out to new reloaders and work up loads. If you have it, you might use it. If you sell it, you will need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I like having that extra room on my bench as that is where i clean/work on my pistols and rifles. This is just me, but if you have a caliber that you don't shoot very often but could put on the SDB, then it might be worth converting it to do that. And just how long would it take you to bolt the press to the counter and unbolt it afterwards anyway - there's nothing that says the press has to sit there ALL the time taking up space is there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I bought a 650 this year, hate now I waited so long, kept one of my 550's. Load 9 minor, 38 super, 38 special and 40S@W on the 650. The 550 is set up for 45acp but will load 30,06 and 223. That little square deal may come in handy. Keep it till you have the 650 up and running for a while, then make your mind up. Hard to replace it for what you can sell it for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldog Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) I have seen buffoons on EBay pay MORE than retail for Dillon presses. Good advice about keeping it. You may have grandkids in the future that will share you hobby. I have a SDB that I rarely use. Have no intention of selling. Edited September 23, 2011 by Waldog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMartens Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Keep it. Mount it when you need it and remove when you don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrflyer Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) usually 80-85% of new if there in good shape. I've bought and sold about a dozen used 550's and 650's this year and thats usually where I price/resell them. Edited September 23, 2011 by rrflyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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