Originally Posted by
stillclock
please don't donate a broken machine to a thrift shop.
someone with meager resources is likely to buy it, only to discover that it really doesn't work.
aileen
Some shops actually repair small appliances and welcome broken machines as well - to fix or to use for parts. I would still donate, but put a tag on it that says "broken" so they will know it needs repair and can determine if they can use it or not.