Well after looking at empty shelves in Wally World I'd say - yea, it's worth it I've been saving brass for some time before I've pulled the plug, so for me there was no brass purchase, I've managed to buy powder & primers in bulk locally, so no hazmat fee. I am ok with lead bullet and bought 2000 of them for about $130 shipped, so even "least profitable" 9mm I can crank for less than $6 per box of 50. Is it worth it - it is for me