I think I bought mine in '94, or near then. I used it up until a couple of years ago when I got my El Capistan. I also have a Keeley modded Ibanez analog delay that is really cool. The DD-3 was my main delay for over twenty years. Ton of fun stuff going on with that pedal.I am still using mine 3 years in now..
I got settings advise from @Inspector #20 , and have it on all the time, with a mxr micro chorus, through the loop on one of the Dsl40c’s.
But I did buy it new !!
Do what @SG John said look for a used one.
I will check that out.If it's a more budget friendly option you're after, have you checked out the TC electronic The Prophet? It's like $50 brand new at Sweetwater and seems very good
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Here is the pic of my settings James.
I like the enhancement it gives and is not overwhelming, plus I leave it on all the time,, through the loop of one of the Dsl40c’s.

The German Wunderkind himself!
No I really don’t, but it looks a lot like the same way Robert , and I set ours up.
Only reason I know who's it is, is I remember seeing it years ago on a post from himself. But Im all but sure it's Michael Schenkers rigNo I really don’t, but it looks a lot like the same way Robert , and I set ours up.
That is correct sir!Only reason I know who's it is, is I remember seeing it years ago on a post from himself. But Im all but sure it's Michael Schenkers rig