Facebook Marketplace seller ordered to give refund in B.C. [Video]

A Facebook Marketplace seller is being ordered by B.C.’s small claims tribunal to repay hundreds of dollars after selling a product under false advertising.

In the Civil Resolution Tribunal decision posted Thursday, tribunal member Kate Campbell explained the applicant, only identified as AF because he was a minor when the purchase was made, bought a head unit – or car stereo controller –thinking it was a Subaru iDoing model. But when he opened the box, he found an inferior Junsun model instead.

Campbell wrote a new iDoing head unit retails for just over $670, while a new Junsun unit sells for about $92. AF bought the unit off Marketplace from Felix Cretu for $400.

In her decision, Campbell admitted that when purchasing used goods, the rule is usually “buyer beware.” In this case, however, Campbell found the Cretu’s advertising was disingenuous.

“AF provided a copy of the Facebook Marketplace listing, …