Purple Wave Auctions: Live Listings Nationwide (2026)

1064 active Purple Wave listings across the U.S. right now.

Purple Wave is a no-reserve online auction marketplace strong in the Midwest and Plains, and a major outlet for government surplus from cities, counties, state DOTs, school districts, and municipal road/fire departments. We list only its government-consigned lots - fleet pickups and vehicles, construction and ag equipment, trailers, and shop tools - filtered out of its broader mix of private contractor and farm consignments. Each lot is a timed auction with pickup at the selling agency. Every listing links back to bid on purplewave.com- GovAuctions doesn't sit between you and the seller.Last updated: 2026-07-17

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Purple Wave auctions are live right now?
There are 1064 active Purple Wave listings across the U.S. right now, spread across 16 states. The count refreshes daily from purplewave.com.
Is Purple Wave legit?
Yes. Purple Wave (purplewave.com) is the official platform for government fleet, equipment, and vehicle surplus. Purple Wave is a no-reserve online auction marketplace strong in the Midwest and Plains, and a major outlet for government surplus from cities, counties, state DOTs, school districts, and municipal road/fire departments. We list only its government-consigned lots - fleet pickups and vehicles, construction and ag equipment, trailers, and shop tools - filtered out of its broader mix of private contractor and farm consignments. Each lot is a timed auction with pickup at the selling agency. GovAuctions indexes Purple Wave listings into one searchable feed - bidding happens on purplewave.com.
Does Purple Wave charge a buyer's premium?
Capped internet buyer's fee (set per lot). Always confirm the exact premium on the listing itself, since some sellers set their own.
How do I buy from Purple Wave?
Find a listing here or on purplewave.com, register a bidder account on purplewave.com, and place your bid there - GovAuctions never sits between you and the seller. Most items require in-person pickup at the seller's location within 5-10 business days, so factor in travel or freight before you bid.