Donate plasma for an easy bankroll?

Ecolando · Jan 23, 2020

I've never done it, but I just thought about donating my plasma as a guilt free way to support my poker hobby.

They usually pay 50-100$ per donation depending on your weight. And you can donate up to once a week. Anyone do this?

lilpotato · Jan 23, 2020

I don't know where you are from but in the U.S. you can donate twice in a seven day period. Plasma is needed but make no mistake companies are mostly for profit and making a lot of money on your donation. Donating may have a positive affect on your bad cholesterol.
Bad news, plasma donation needles are huge and you will have permanent scarring if yo donate regularly. I would not recommend you donate often and if you do donate only donate for altruistic reasons not for poker money.

mitroff · Jan 23, 2020

An unexpected way to create a bankroll.

Maybe it's better to start with freerolls.

MattRyder · Jan 23, 2020

I learn something new here everyday. After reading this thread I did some checking. I had no idea that plasma donations were paid here in Canada. I agree that playing poker isn't the best reason for making a donation, but it would give you something to do while donating.

kalelisback · Jan 23, 2020

Ecolando said:
I've never done it, but I just thought about donating my plasma as a guilt free way to support my poker hobby.

They usually pay 50-100$ per donation depending on your weight. And you can donate up to once a week. Anyone do this?

I may take your idea and try and give my bankroll an extreme boost:

1st stop - plasma donation - $75
2nd stop - sperm donation - $50
3rd stop - clinical trial testing patient - $200

Should cover my month

however, if a clinical trial goes wrong, the side affects may set me back a few months.......lets minus the last stop

MrPokerVerse · Jan 23, 2020

Never thought of it. Did it the old fashion way, won some free rolls and built it up.

digdug0037 · Jan 23, 2020

Good plan, I have donated in the past. They just load a prepaid visa and I let it build up until I need it. Where I am at can be between 300-400 dollars a month. I am on hold at the moment because I had my gall bladder removed and have to wait 6 months until I can donate again. Thanks for the ideal.

acemenow · Jan 23, 2020

I remember looking into plasma donation in the early 80's, didn't need the money that badly, but it would have been nice. Maybe the process is not as invasive today and i don't remember the details just that I read what was involved and thought ~ Nope not doing that !!!

zinzir · Jan 23, 2020

Mate, don't take it the wrong way, but only a very lazy person who really loves poker would donate plasma for poker money

. Since you live in the US, have you considered doing a little bit of work, some odd job, mowing a lawn, washing some dishes at your local restaurant or something?

rj_montana · Jan 23, 2020

anybody watch the trailer park boys? ripping the plumbing out of the wall for liquor money lol

Lena M · Jan 24, 2020

Hello.
In fact, everyone starts with plasma, then they donate the refrigerator, then the car, and so you are left without an apartment. I think this is the initial stage of addiction and you need to see a psychologist.

mtl mile end · Jan 24, 2020

Lena M said:
Hello.
In fact, everyone starts with plasma, then they donate the refrigerator, then the car, and so you are left without an apartment. I think this is the initial stage of addiction and you need to see a psychologist.

While I generally agree with this statement, usually "sells one's own blood" comes after car.

Brandlad · Jan 24, 2020

Lol. I have not thought about donating my plasma to satisfy my poker appetite. It is just like donating the plasma to get some weeds by the addicted community.

Vlad Tapu · Jan 24, 2020

Oh snap.. I'm at 60 kg only. Really need to start eat more and smoke less so I can do that, haha

armoko · Jan 24, 2020

it sounds weird I would recommend you to get some part time job where you can significantly build your bankroll in a short time

Ecolando · Jan 24, 2020

Some of you are missing the point. I already have a job that pays me well and I can certainly justify using some of those funds, but donating plasma would make me feel less guilty and it would be cool to build up from just a few donations.. Also it is pretty quick and easy way to make $50 so what's the harm in that?

redmast · Jan 24, 2020

You thought about harm to your health in blood donation? As far as I know, once it doesn’t hurt you. Frequent blood donations can cause you problems.

Ecolando · Jan 24, 2020

redmast said:
You thought about harm to your health in blood donation? As far as I know, once it doesn’t hurt you. Frequent blood donations can cause you problems.

Yes I have. I wouldn't go beyond what is safe and not permanently damaging. I'm not well enough informed on this specifically.

valeski 28 · Jan 24, 2020

No thanks, mate.I can play freerolls and do it well.Sometimes,there are weird things we read.

moosepaw · Jan 24, 2020

If you want to feel like a piece of cattle for a few hours then go ahead

zhilipp · Jan 24, 2020

I often donate Blood for free because it helps people. But i think its better to help them for the wrong reasons than not helping at all.

terryk · Jan 24, 2020

Donating blood is a good thing,,,,it saves lives. :icon_flow

finaltable1 · Jan 24, 2020

kalelisback said:
I may take your idea and try and give my bankroll an extreme boost:

1st stop - plasma donation - $75
2nd stop - sperm donation - $50
3rd stop - clinical trial testing patient - $200

Should cover my month

however, if a clinical trial goes wrong, the side affects may set me back a few months.......lets minus the last stop

Please don't post this price list in the chat box of PokerStars freerolls. :flute: Cause next day thousands of "Negreanu wannabees" will be standing in line :burnout:to nearest "sperm donation office".:icon_joke

Navin Sarabjeet · Jan 24, 2020

kalelisback said:
I may take your idea and try and give my bankroll an extreme boost:

1st stop - plasma donation - $75
2nd stop - sperm donation - $50
3rd stop - clinical trial testing patient - $200

Should cover my month

however, if a clinical trial goes wrong, the side affects may set me back a few months.......lets minus the last stop

I agree with Matt.
Each day we learn something new here, buttttt...
Shouldn't these posts be in the funny section???:dancing2::dancing2:

Hillarious :secruity:

korneel · Jan 24, 2020

Where do you guys all live?
Because in Belgium donating blood and plasma is for free.
You do get a ticket for the cinema every 3 three times, but that's it.

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