WOW..... I am thoroughly appreciative of all the comments I have received on this subject thank you all so very much.
This is one of those situations where in the absence of being able to literally AB everything in the <$200 range at the same time using different voices, instruments etc, your input is invaluable.
I have received a couple of offers from members to sell me mics from their own kit which I really appreciate because of the existing level of trust I have with those folks.
I'll be increasing my stock a little more bit by bit so I have some homework to do based on what I have read here. You guys are the best !!!