I personally LOVE donating blood. I am up to about 2 gallons so far, I've lost count. There is nothing gross and it really doesn't hurt at all. I bleed fast and usually takes under 5 minutes (3:48 is my record for a pint).
I've never had the chance to sell, but I would have nothing against it at all. My understanding is Red Cross sells my blood for about $500 while Health South only charges $150. Additionally with Red Cross my blood could go anywhere vs HS where it is used all locally.
Considering they sell the blood I donate, I think getting paid would be great.
As for giving blood, you save 3 lives every time you give.
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