| What is the rock-bottom price that it would take to get you to give up one of your two kidneys to a complete stranger? |
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What is the rock-bottom price that it would take to get you to give up one of your two kidneys to a complete stranger?
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[2 points] 2 years ago by deleted user ReplyReally? Not for any price? Someone bid $5.7 million on eBay a few years back (before eBay had to close down the auction, given that it's illegal in the US). Hypothetically, if that person walked up to you with a briefcase -- OK, suitcase, maybe -- with $5.7 million in cash, you wouldn't even consider it?
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[1 point] 2 years ago by deleted user ReplyI assume you mean only blood relation--a stranger could marry into the family, would they be covered as a relative?
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[1 point] 2 years ago by deleted user ReplyI have kinda had my eye on your sister and I was just wondering if I could count on you. :)
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[1 point] 2 years ago by deleted user ReplyThere are a lot of folks out there (people you never have or never will meet) for whom any of us would be a biological match. I teach, and this question is part of a discussion that my students engage in regarding the overwhelming shortage of organs in the US -- tens of thousands of people are on a waiting list for a donation.
I am sure of that as I have known some but I guess I am not a really good person because it would have to be someone very special in my life before I would give up an organ.
If it would save a life 0 dollars.
Yeah the dollar isn't really worth much now anyway.
For family or a friend I'd give it to them for free. But if it wasnt illegal to sell and I was in desperate need of money I'd definitely sell one for a price.
This is a really interesting point -- would those desperate for money be the most likely to sell a kidney?
No, there is no amount high enough.
One adult kidney in good condition. Blood group: A+, Haplotype: A1-B8-BR3, non-smoker, moderate/low alcohol consumption. Good shape, low mileage $1.5m obo email: kjmorley@buymykidney.com
I'd donate my organs / blood only to vegetarians / vegans. I don't care about the money - if I'll do it, I'll do it for the reasons I think are right (and for the right people). I know one that might need my 'spare' parts (kidney) in the future... Talking of kidneys - my mom has three (not joking) - two are conjoined and one is a loner. Her doctors were very surprised when they found that out (it's kind of a rarity). Maybe I inherited too much kidneys from her and have a sixpack of them :)?