You could always try Craigslist too, then you could see/feel/hold the camera prior to purchase.
I found this one with a quick search in the OC section:
Vintage CANON ft SLR film camera & accessories
Seems to be what you're looking for.
Or, for a few more $$'s here's an AE-1...
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pho/5466238067.html
Or go whole hog and get the F-1....
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pho/5504985407.html
Here ya go, a T-50!
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pho/5507992667.html
and to make your wife happy, the budget T-50
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pho/5443601514.html
or you could step up to the T-70 and still keep her happy...
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pho/5443638914.html