Make $240 a month, the ads blared.

After all, Id basically be getting paid to sit still while hooked up to a machine, right?

It wasnt as easy as I thought.

selling plasma

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Heres what I learned from myplasma-selling experience, to help you decide whether its a good option for you.

What to Expect When You Sell Plasma

Going in, I had no idea what to expect.

I just focused on the money and how I could use it tobuy school suppliesfor my kids.

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No Interest Til Almost 2027?

It took more than an hour, including the waiting time.

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When it was time to give plasma, I brought along a magazine to read during the process.

It was great being able to catch up on my magazine reading while reclining on a semi-comfortable chair.

They tend to multiple clients at once, all in various stages of donation.

After the process, I received $20 on a prepaid card.

I kept trying, focused on what was advertised as easy money.

Ive never been anemic, but the iron count needed to donate plasma is a bit higher than usual.

When I expressed frustration, one technician suggested an iron supplement on top of my regular multi-vitamin.

(I was also worried what the extra iron would do to my sensitive digestive system.

Could You Make Good Money Selling Plasma?

The center I visited had free WiFi, so you could even work on anonline businesswhile you wait.

Who couldnt use an extra $10?

MaryBeth Matzek is a freelance writer based in Wisconsin.

Learn more at www.1bizzywriter.com or follow her on Twitter at @1bizzywriter.

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