8 body parts that can be sold for profit by Kathleen Elkins on Oct 31, 2015, 12:30 PM Advertisement
 In a monetary sense, your physical body is worth more than you may think. People will pay hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of dollars for certain body parts. It may be Halloween, but we're not talking about severed fingers. Note that "selling" a body part isn't the same as putting your futon up for sale on Craigslist. With the exception of selling ad space on your skin, most forms of giving body parts are technically donation, but it's common practice to be compensated in cash. Being compensated for all of the parts listed below is legal, but we don't necessarily recommend it. There are other — more conventional — ways to supplement your income. But if you're curious to know how much your hair, plasma, and other body parts might be worth (or you're looking for a Halloween chill), read on to find out. Mandi Woodruff contributed to an earlier version of this article. SEE ALSO: 21 simple household tips that could save you thousands of dollars every year Plasma: Anywhere from $25 to $50  If you've ever seen your blood separate after it's been collected by a nurse or doctor, plasma is pretty much all the clear stuff that stays at the bottom, according to DonatingPlasma.org. It's used in all kinds of treatments, including genetic diseases like hemophilia and autoimmune disorders. Some blood banks will pay anywhere from $25 to $50, depending on your weight — the more you weigh, the more you get paid, as you'll be able to donate more plasma. Check blood banks in your area at Bloodbanker.com and call ahead to see how much you'll be compensated.
Hair: Up to $1,000  Like blood, hair is easy enough to donate to a good cause (like Locks of Love). But it's also entirely possible to sell it at a pretty sweet price point. The trick is to keep it as long and "virginal" as possible. That means no harmful hair dyes or other chemical treatments that could damage the quality. Buyers are likely looking to make wigs, and they're not going to be interested in your split ends. According to Wisebread, one woman made as much as $1,000 on her locks in just a week by posting an ad on TheHairTrader.org.
Your whole body: Up to $1,000 per person  Hospitals and researchers rarely advertise clinical trials — a way to test drugs or other treatments for a variety of conditions — so nailing down a pay range is tricky. While the price range varies greatly, Consumerist Commentary estimates one trial could earn up to $1,000 per person. Note that they're not necessarily easy to get into — or through — and it's important to consider potential risks beforehand. You can search for various trials on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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