We had a really old chest freezer that we kept in our garage for years. We bought a new one and thought this old one (even though it was working) wouldn't be easy to sell. We just set it out on our driveway, and almost immediately, someone wanted it and paid us $50 for it. Never thought that would happen with that ratty thing.
I've sold a broken turntable before. It's hard enough selling a good one. Collectors tend to be stingy if it's not a high-end model. But I believe the person I sold it to is someone who fixes them up.