Does it matter?

[hoochie]

if you buy an RCBS as an example, you can get started and understand what it is you are doing. You will either be content with it, or outgrow it. You may purchase another press to suite your needs; if that arises.
I started with an RCBS and soon found I needed a Dillon. still have both, they have different uses and are equally important for my needs.

 

[rookie wildcat]

Please accept my apologies, my intent was not to misquote you or to put words in your mouth.

The bottom line is, that the OP asked for advice and I gave him advice that I wish someone had given me when I was starting. That does not make my advice wrong. It makes it my opinion, and I stand by it.

Your advice is timely and sage. I have nothing against what you have said. I only did the same, except from the opposite end of the scale. Some of the mentors I had, actually built their own presses and various loading tools. Ours was not what one could call a prosperous area and nothing could be simply thrown away if it broke.

 

[Rory McCanuck]

...
No one brand makes all the best stuff, and no two reloaders will ever agree on what "the Best" is anyways ...

See what I mean?
Get a manual, study up on the process, and figure what kind of reloading you'll be doing.
Then buy a kit, or piece the goodies together, and start loading.
A mentor would be nice to show you how things are done.
Then prepare to become a gear whore like the rest of us.