So yeah I went and "donated" some plasma today.
Overall the experience was good, aside from waiting for like 5 hours(first time + brand new facility + being closed for a few days at the previous one). People running it knew what they where doing and made everything as smooth as possible. If you are afraid of needles or slightly squeamish, then it definitely not for you. Took about 80-90 minutes to get the full amount of plasma from me, but Im also dehydrated and didnt eat before hand. Others only took 45 minutes or so. Pay was $40 for first visit, then it various $30-40 after that. If you have the time and arent scared of needles its worth it imo.
Also found it amazing the sheer amount of knuckle dragging scum(half the people had retarded amounts of facial/hand tattoos or piercings) this type of deal brings out. I wonder what people would think if they knew were their fresh, life saving plasma came from.