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Star Reloaders / Value of My Star Universal
« on: June 12, 2004, 09:02:57 am »
I started this issue because I was and still am thinking about selling my Star universal. I purchased this machine new in 1980 with a Hulme case feeder and a Brewster indexer. I returned the index because I just did like what had to be done to the machine to get it to work.
I know I paid a lot of money for this Star but it was then and is now a top quality machine. I would estimate that I have loaded less than 15,000 rounds on this machine. There is no rust or sign of wear on the machine. With the exception of the safety has some marks from hitting it. And the back of the powder slide housing has a small grove from the spring wearing on it. It is like new in all respects. It is complete with the Hulme case feeder and 3 feed tubes. I am still using the original decapping pin. Nothing has ever given me a problem with this machine.
And by the way I do own a Dillon 550B. This machine has given me minor headaches from day 1 feeding new primers and dispensing of old one. Used primers for some reason continue to fall on the primer feed bar making it impossible to seat the new primer. And feeding of new primers is not a given have had several issues there.
I also have an RCBS in line loader called the Green Machine. A marvel of machine work for the early 80?s. But a total pain to time and operate. Also primer feeding problems. And no matter what you do the primers go in slightly canted due to the design of the case rails.
My point is I have been reloading since 1968 on all kinds of machines. The star is without a doubt the highest quality piece of equipment I have ever used. I posted all over the internet trying to get a realistic value on this like new machine. And have been told on many location out of date not as good as a Dillon. I can give you 300 bucks for it. Well I don?t believe it. Looks like I just may keep the machine even though I don?t use it much any more. I would rather do that than sell it just to clear off the shelf.
Here I am going in circles sell it or not. The problem is I just don?t shoot my 6 45 autos much anymore. Just can't see the sights like I used to. Going to keep the autos pistols however.
Any way enough of my going on this. Thanks for the input. If I decide to sell it I?ll just post it on e-Bay with a reserve auction. If I don?t get what I want it won?t sell.
I know I paid a lot of money for this Star but it was then and is now a top quality machine. I would estimate that I have loaded less than 15,000 rounds on this machine. There is no rust or sign of wear on the machine. With the exception of the safety has some marks from hitting it. And the back of the powder slide housing has a small grove from the spring wearing on it. It is like new in all respects. It is complete with the Hulme case feeder and 3 feed tubes. I am still using the original decapping pin. Nothing has ever given me a problem with this machine.
And by the way I do own a Dillon 550B. This machine has given me minor headaches from day 1 feeding new primers and dispensing of old one. Used primers for some reason continue to fall on the primer feed bar making it impossible to seat the new primer. And feeding of new primers is not a given have had several issues there.
I also have an RCBS in line loader called the Green Machine. A marvel of machine work for the early 80?s. But a total pain to time and operate. Also primer feeding problems. And no matter what you do the primers go in slightly canted due to the design of the case rails.
My point is I have been reloading since 1968 on all kinds of machines. The star is without a doubt the highest quality piece of equipment I have ever used. I posted all over the internet trying to get a realistic value on this like new machine. And have been told on many location out of date not as good as a Dillon. I can give you 300 bucks for it. Well I don?t believe it. Looks like I just may keep the machine even though I don?t use it much any more. I would rather do that than sell it just to clear off the shelf.
Here I am going in circles sell it or not. The problem is I just don?t shoot my 6 45 autos much anymore. Just can't see the sights like I used to. Going to keep the autos pistols however.
Any way enough of my going on this. Thanks for the input. If I decide to sell it I?ll just post it on e-Bay with a reserve auction. If I don?t get what I want it won?t sell.