houndawg, I agree with you on both counts.
The Lee 'Perfect' measure works much better than my RCBS Uniflow for stick powders like IMR 4895 and 4064 (both IMR and AA), but I throw low and trickle up for 300 and 600 yard match ammunition.
The Uniflow is great for Unique, Green Dot, and Blue Dot for pistol / revolver loads, and is pretty good for Re15 - but it wants to cut/crunch 4895 and 4064. It is clearly better made than the Lee. I've had it since 1971 and the only thing wrong is the clear plastic hopper is sort of dark/discolored.
But the Lee 'Perfect' works for 4895 / 4064 for the Garand - throwing not trickling, a tenth of a grain either way in a 48 grain load, at 200 yards, means nothing. Same for .223 loads for practice, and for 200 yard standing and sitting. Only for 300 and 600 do I throw and then trickle up.
I also use the Lee disc measure on the Dillon, for pistol ammunition, and it is ok but the RCBS is still higher quality.
But the OP had an issue with his measure not dispensing powder, and whether it is a cheap Lee or a better name measure, he needs to identify the problem and fix it.
He can upgrade his equipment when he wishes to, but he ought to be able to use what he has for now.