The 2019 Teupen TC69A as advertised
The listing on 58westautoauction.com described a 2019 Teupen TC69A tracked boom lift, showing 1,454 engine hours and stating "Excellent Condition." The advertised price was $45,000. The page for the unit is titled with the model and year at the URL supplied to this publication. The seller's published contact details on the site include an address, 9580 Martinsville Hwy., Danville, VA 24541, US, and a numeric phone line.
What the reporting buyer says
According to the reporting buyer, they arranged payment of $45,000 by bank wire for the Teupen listing on 58westautoauction.com. The buyer says the payment cleared and that no machine was delivered afterward. The report supplied to this publication contains the buyer's claim that the unit was not received following the wire transfer.
We attribute those statements to the reporting buyer; this entry reproduces the account as it was filed with us and does not restate those allegations as independently confirmed facts.
Checking a Teupen TC69A before you pay
A tracked boom lift like the Teupen TC69A needs specific checks before any transfer of funds.
Verify the serial plate or PIN in photographs and on the bill of sale. On tracked aerial platforms the serial plate is commonly mounted on the base frame or near the operator station; confirm any numbers shown in listing photos match the numbers on the paperwork you will receive with the machine. Ask the seller to provide a clear photo of the plate with a date stamp in the same image.
Ask an authorized Teupen dealer to verify the PIN or serial number and to provide any available service history or factory records tied to that number. A dealer can also confirm whether factory options and attachments claimed in the listing match the serial number.
Compare the advertised hour meter reading to the visible condition in photos. Look at wear on tracks, platform components, paint, and hydraulic hoses; heavy corrosion or mismatched wear often contradicts a low-hours claim.
Obtain a clear written bill of sale that names the seller, the machine by make model and serial number, and the total price. Do not accept transactions that rely solely on email claims without matching paperwork.
Search public UCC filings where the seller states their legal location to look for liens. A UCC filing may indicate the machine is collateral for a loan and not clear for sale.
Check national and regional stolen-equipment databases and local law enforcement databases where feasible. Confirm a title or ownership record when the jurisdiction requires one.
If the unit will be transported from a distant location, get a verifiable pickup appointment at a physical address and confirm the seller will produce the serial plate and the signed paperwork in person.
Carry out these checks before sending any funds. Where you need help interpreting a PIN history or UCC search result, use a licensed dealer or equipment attorney.
How the payment was taken
The reporting buyer says the payment was made by bank wire. A completed bank wire is typically immediate and final; it does not offer a chargeback route like a credit card. Recovery options for a settled wire depend on the receiving bank's willingness to cooperate and the speed of a recall request, and outcomes vary by institution and jurisdiction.
What we have and have not verified
Verified from published records
- The domain 58westautoauction.com is recorded as registered on 2026-07-30.
- The site publishes the trading name 58 West Auto Auction, an address listed as 9580 Martinsville Hwy., Danville, VA 24541, US, and a numeric phone contact on its pages.
- The listing for a 2019 Teupen TC69A names the model, 1,454 hours, an asking price of $45,000 and the phrase "Excellent Condition."
Outstanding checks
- We have not confirmed that the published Danville address is a physical equipment yard or that the seller operates an on-site inventory there.
- We have not independently verified the seller controls the Teupen unit or that the serial number on any listing photos matches a title or manufacturer's record.
- We have not confirmed whether any UCC lien searches tied to the seller's stated location show encumbrances on the unit.
- We have not been provided with copies of a signed bill of sale, title, or transport documents for the machine named in the wire payment.
- We have not been able to confirm whether the reporting buyer's bank has initiated or completed any wire recall or recovery effort.
This entry will be updated if any of those checks are completed or if the operator supplies verifiable documentation.
If you have already paid
If you have sent funds in a similar situation call your bank's fraud team immediately and request a wire recall. File a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov and with your state attorney general's office. Keep every message, invoice, receipt and bank confirmation related to the transaction; preserve screenshots of the original listing and any correspondence. Seek advice from your bank about next steps and ask whether a trace or recall is underway.
A right of reply remains open to the operator named on the site and this record will be updated if verifiable documentation or a response is supplied.