Don't overlook used equipment. I've had a 70s era Pacific Multi Power press that was old when I bought it years ago and I still use it - though mostly decapping now. Rock Chuckers are solid as well and readily available used. On dies you might want to go new and I prefer Forster or Redding - most "lesser" dies have ended up in the junk box. I have a chargemaster I mostly use but my old beam is trusted and I use it regularly. You can get great deals on beam scales all day on ebay - just get check weights or send it to the guy in Bakersfield for a tune up.
I'm not familiar with kits but those I know who've started with them ended up replacing most items - usually the press is last to go or it stays around. If you get a kit get good dies - don't skimp there as the dies can mostly be carried over into upgraded presses should you go that way.
I picked up a Bonanza Co-Ax that was a mess. Good dose of rust and had to take a torch to it to free it up for disassembly but its coming together nicely. Forster had all the part and was very helpful. I just need to get it cerakoted and do the final assembly. Should be better than new for about $125 total invested. I'm not in a position where I need to go cheap but I appreciate the solid build of some older things and its been a fun challenge to refurbish some solid old tools.
I bought a cheap auction lot of old RCBS/Ohaus stuff for a buddy to get him into reloading. After some cleaning and degreasing it was well worthwhile! Can be challenging if you don’t know what to look for.