I'll admit that I didn't go the BaoFeng route.. I did pick up a Wouxun from PowerWerx. For the most part, for the cost of the radio, and the accessories I got with it, I have been impressed.
At some point I might get the BaoFeng - But I have two HTs,.. and hardly use either. Local repeater usage is good,.. but the group I circle in isn't really active anymore.