Originally Posted by bearisgray

Is there any point/condition that you will look at a machine and say - the only place left for it is to be trashed or sold for the metal in it?

I've seen some amazing rescues of machines that looked beyond help to me.

If I buy a machine, I want it to be in good running order and still look decent.

I do not have the skills - or desire - to do repairs or reconditioning.