So, i've got a problem... I'm going BALD

Now its inevitable, my whole male immediate and extended family is bald.
So i'm looking at options. who here has tried things l ike rogain and propecia? Any luck? any failures? Propecia looks the most convenient, but it costs 3-4$ per dose(day) -- though generics are only 0.70$/dose , but who trusts that?
any other options out there? links?
- Seth