We had a laptop shipped from US to EU for approx 60 usd. If battery under certain capacity, it's likely fine, though make sure you research it and make all disclosures regarding the battery.

My country specifically are big sticklers on customs, and people who have had their old, long-term, legitimately personal use electronics shipped to them have had duties levied on it.

Of course they appeal it successfully most of the time...the point is the recipient should be prepared to go through that, and if you can access document like dated purchase receipts with the recipient name to put in package that could help