I mentioned before that I saved all my revolver cases and reload. But I am reloading with pre-panic large bulk purchases of lead bullets and existing stash of powder. Some jacketed bullets that are at the old prices from years ago too. But I would not call the cost of reloading negligible for anyone getting started now. Last winter I bought another thousand pistol primers just so I could have a safety cushion of supply in case. The price was painful but not near peak I had seen before. The cost of new components and loading machinery for a beginner now is pretty profound for those of us that got started many years ago. Sure you probably can save some money as you use the same cases over and over but it is still substantial. And good luck finding some components, you might have to settle for subs or different loads than you wanted.