[Jeff Higgins]

Most folks who stick with reloading do not do so to save money. Hell, we would reload even if it were more expensive than buying factory ammo. We reload because it is an interesting hobby in and of itself. We can put together ammunition tailored to a specific rifle or handgun to improve its performance on target or game, we can use bullets not available in factory ammunition, we can shoot arms for which ammo is no longer available, and stuff like that. No one "saves money" by reloading. Even the guys who just want lots of cheap ammo will simply wind up shooting more.

All of that said, it is a wonderful hobby to take up with your kids. Start with a single stage press, even if you do just want to crank out the ammo. A single stage will teach everyone what is going on, and make it far easier to learn a progressive later. Assuming you stick with it... if you don't, you have a whole lot less invested.

There never seems to be any shortage of barely used reloading equipment for sale. So many guys get into it and quit. Check locally - craigslist, shooting ranges often have bulletin boards with "for sale" items, gun shows, etc. There is a lot of stuff out there, just waiting for a new owner.