I got my first one cheap, probably on Amazon. It was flimsy and hard to put on and got tangled a lot, especially when it was windy. I could fit in my pants pocket. I later bought a more sturdy, more professional looking vest for about $15-$20, and never regretted it. I even began wearing it when not required, especially at busy staions. Customers see the nice vest and see that I am working and am not just some suspicious person trying to secretly take their picture as part of some nefarious plot against them. (You'd be surprised.) It is safer too. And having a safety vest in your car is actually a good idea as you never know when you might need it.