TLb was marketed as an entry level camera, solid, heavy and
well made. Canon's of a certain age (and many other makes)
can suffer from deterioration of the light seals--and may
need to be resealed. If you plan to keep and use the camera
it is a DIY job (look for Interslice on eBay for the correct
materials). If you are planning to sell the camera sell it
AS IS for a low price or have it professionally CLA'd
(that's clean, lube and adjust). Unfortunately the CLA will
cost more than the camera is likely to fetch.

The TLb was preceded by the TL (stop down metering not as
desirable) and succeeded by the TX (hot shoe). The next
step up was the FTb (faster top speed and a couple of other
nice features) and the F-1 (original) which was and still is
Canon's best MF camera. I bought mine in 1976 and it's been
to the shop twice in 30 years (first time was all my fault
and the second time was to correct the loss of flash
synch--which I suspect was caused by lack of use)!

If you decide to sell it via eBay be careful about using
terms like near mint, buyers have varied interpretations of
that term stick to factual descriptions and photos. EG,
unit seems to have been in eveready case most of the time,
no scratches in metal (or whatever) or have your camera
evaluated by a dealer and use his ratings!

Cynicor wrote:
Could anyone tell me what near-mint condition Canon TLb cameras fetch
these days on resale? I have a friend who found one in her parents'
house, and is wondering about value. I can't find comparables on eBay or
at used sellers like B&H. Thanks!