I know that everyone's experiences are a bit different. And for certain, I know of the reputation of Lee's progressive machines-- really, I do.
It just kind of baffles me that this machine works as incredibly well and smoothly as it does. Of course, I'm not using the powder drop and I've only got 2 of 3 dies in it. But I've run probably 30,000 pieces through it since I've had it and with the records I keep, that is a conservative estimate.
It's a monster.