Buying a reflector

[EIngerson]

Reflectors reflect. Even the cheap ones.

True, but they don't all reflect the same. Just because two reflectors look like they have the same white surface does NOT mean that they will reflect the same. One of the things that you are paying for and getting with Lasolite, Photoflex, etc is a higher-quality, longer wearing reflective surface which will NOT reflect unwanted colour casts onto your subject. Quality is worth paying for!

No arguement there. If you're not making money for your photos, I'd find it hard to pass on a $12 5 in 1 reflector from Amazon. It still does a nice job.

 

[Buckster]

Go with an inexpensive 5 in 1 type in the 40"-ish size. Be sure to get a reflector arm, a stand and sandbags for it, if you don't already have them available after using what you need for light(s).

 

[KmH]

A $12 reflector from Amazon will be way to small to do full body shots.

The OP will need a rectangular reflector, like what Interfit offers: Interfit INT298 Collapsible Rectangular Reflector 50-Inch x 60-Inch (Soft Sun/ White)

Here is a decent reflector, stand and arm kit - Westcott Photo Basics 304 5-in-1 Reflector Kit

To weight the stand, use ankle weights - Altus Athletic 20-Pound Standard Ankle / Wrist Weights

 

[Buckster]

A $12 reflector from Amazon will be way to small to do full body shots.

The OP will need a rectangular reflector, like what Interfit offers: Interfit INT298 Collapsible Rectangular Reflector 50-Inch x 60-Inch (Soft Sun/ White)

Two cheap ones held together with a cheap spring clamp or two will do the job cheaper than one large expensive one, and having two is more versatile for other uses.

 

[AgentDrex]

I use this one and may be the reason for my jaundice-like appearance in my avatar: 43 5-in-1 Light Mulit Collapsible disc Reflector 110cm