dillion 550B

nick2010 · March 22, 2011, 10:11 AM

How much would a dillion 550B be worth. Its about 20 years old and in pretty good shape just the press and 2 shell holders

hogcowboy · March 22, 2011, 11:24 AM

I'd ask for $200 and take $100. But I've never been good at selling used stuff and when I do decided to sell something, I want it gone. A good Dillon should sell fairly quick though if you don't price yourself out of the game even if it's twenty years old.

Woody3 · March 22, 2011, 11:32 AM

It depends on how it looks and functions. If it's in good working condition I would ask $450.00 for it. If you want to sell it for $100.00 then I'll buy it and turn a real quick profit on it. Look on e-bay and see how much they are going for.

Good luck
Woody

medalguy · March 23, 2011, 01:18 AM

I'll give $101.

They sell pretty close to the cost of a new one, if in good shape, sometimes on evilbay they sell for more!!

jeepster11 · March 23, 2011, 04:15 AM

150 for it and try not to insult u with that offer maybe give more depending on condition. But depends on what someone is willing to give you for it. Dillons usually hold their value very well I gave 300 for mine used but it came with a ton of extras. So are u planning on selling one or buying?

nick2010 · March 23, 2011, 06:47 AM

Looking to buy it

dlb435 · March 23, 2011, 08:56 AM

Used 550b's are selling on Ebay for about $360.00 if you have all the parts and an extra tool head or two.

Waldog · March 23, 2011, 10:14 AM

I have seen used Dillon presses sell for more than retail on E-bay.

jeepster11 · March 23, 2011, 01:41 PM

If you get all the stuff that comes with it and its a good deal buy it you won't regret it

FrankenMauser · March 23, 2011, 03:52 PM

It depends how complete the setup is.

If it has all the original parts (priming system, powder measure, accessory mounts {20 years ago, you got more than today}, primer alarm, etc), you're much better off. If it's missing anything, you'll take a hard hit on value.

The extra shell plates won't bring any extra funds in, unless they're uncommon (such as the 'letter plates' : "C", "D", "H", etc), and desired by the buyer.

The extra value of used 550Bs comes from the Deluxe quick change kits (the kits that have a powder measure included), and, to a minor extent, extra tool heads and complete caliber conversion kits (shell plate, pins, and powder drop tube/funnel/expander).

And, of course... the better the condition, the more it's worth.

I bought mine used. It was dirty as hell, but I knew it was essentially a brand new press.

In excellent, complete condition, I wouldn't expect more than $250-300.
It's the accessories that make progressives expensive. Without them, you're just selling a reloader the opportunity to spend a lot of money on little blue boxes.

oneounceload · March 23, 2011, 04:03 PM

It's worth EXACTLY what you are willing to pay for it - and not a penny more

March 22, 2011, 10:11 AM	#1
nick2010 Junior Member Join Date: March 21, 2011 Posts: 9	dillion 550B How much would a dillion 550B be worth. Its about 20 years old and in pretty good shape just the press and 2 shell holders

March 22, 2011, 11:32 AM	#3
Woody3 Member Join Date: February 7, 2011 Posts: 37	It depends on how it looks and functions. If it's in good working condition I would ask $450.00 for it. If you want to sell it for $100.00 then I'll buy it and turn a real quick profit on it. Look on e-bay and see how much they are going for. Good luck Woody __________________ Keep your head low and your powder dry

March 23, 2011, 04:15 AM	#5
jeepster11 Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2008 Location: fairborn ohio Posts: 175	id be nice and give you 150 for it and try not to insult u with that offer maybe give more depending on condition. But depends on what someone is willing to give you for it. Dillons usually hold their value very well I gave 300 for mine used but it came with a ton of extras. So are u planning on selling one or buying?

March 23, 2011, 06:47 AM	#6
nick2010 Junior Member Join Date: March 21, 2011 Posts: 9	dillion Looking to buy it

March 23, 2011, 10:14 AM	#8
Waldog Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2007 Location: SOCAL Posts: 359	I have seen used Dillon presses sell for more than retail on E-bay. __________________ I am the Christian Conservative that CNN warned you about!! “Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance and the gospel of envy.” Winston Churchill

March 22, 2011, 11:24 AM	#2
hogcowboy Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2010 Location: N33 32.941 W 97 53.546 Texas Posts: 231	I'd ask for $200 and take $100. But I've never been good at selling used stuff and when I do decided to sell something, I want it gone. A good Dillon should sell fairly quick though if you don't price yourself out of the game even if it's twenty years old.

March 23, 2011, 01:18 AM	#4
medalguy Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,033	I'll give $101. They sell pretty close to the cost of a new one, if in good shape, sometimes on evilbay they sell for more!!

March 23, 2011, 08:56 AM	#7
dlb435 Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2009 Posts: 654	Used 550b's are selling on Ebay for about $360.00 if you have all the parts and an extra tool head or two.

March 23, 2011, 01:41 PM	#9
jeepster11 Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2008 Location: fairborn ohio Posts: 175	well If you get all the stuff that comes with it and its a good deal buy it you won't regret it

March 23, 2011, 03:52 PM	#10
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,427	It depends how complete the setup is. If it has *all* the original parts (priming system, powder measure, accessory mounts {20 years ago, you got more than today}, primer alarm, etc), you're much better off. If it's missing anything, you'll take a hard hit on value. The extra shell plates won't bring any extra funds in, unless they're uncommon (such as the 'letter plates' : "C", "D", "H", etc), and desired by the buyer. The extra value of used 550Bs comes from the Deluxe quick change kits (the kits that have a powder measure included), and, to a minor extent, extra tool heads and complete caliber conversion kits (shell plate, pins, and powder drop tube/funnel/expander). And, of course... the better the condition, the more it's worth. I bought mine used. It was dirty as hell, but I knew it was essentially a brand new press. In excellent, complete condition, I wouldn't expect more than $250-300. It's the accessories that make progressives expensive. Without them, you're just selling a reloader the opportunity to spend a lot of money on little blue boxes. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

March 23, 2011, 04:03 PM	#11
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	It's worth EXACTLY what you are willing to pay for it - and not a penny more