Alabama Purple Wave Listings (2026)
32 active Purple Wave listings in Alabama right now.
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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. This page tracks its live listings in Alabama (AL); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-10-06
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2023 Mack Anthem Semi Truck
Theodore, AL · 31 bids
223,729 miDiesel
2025 Kenworth T880 Dump Truck
Chatom, AL · 28 bids
42,856 miDiesel
2022 CMC S28 Tracked Boom Lift
Birmingham, AL · 23 bids
1,926 hrsDiesel507 lb cap
2025 Kenworth T880 Dump Truck
Chatom, AL · 19 bids
31,605 miDiesel
2025 Kenworth T880 Dump Truck
Chatom, AL · 19 bids
34,732 miDiesel
2025 Kenworth T880 Dump Truck
Chatom, AL · 17 bids
51,945 miDiesel
2011 Ford E350 Box Truck
Birmingham, AL · 16 bids
207,789 mi
2025 Kenworth T880 Dump Truck
Chatom, AL · 16 bids
43,493 miDiesel
2025 Kenworth T880 Dump Truck
Chatom, AL · 15 bids
60,263 miDiesel
2021 Mack Granite Dump Truck
Chatom, AL · 15 bids
119,808 miDiesel
2025 Kenworth T880 Dump Truck
Chatom, AL · 14 bids
68,231 miDiesel
2012 Chevrolet Colorado Ext. Cab Pickup Truck
Fayette, AL · 13 bids
74,160 mi
Purple Wave Alabama Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Alabama
Median winning bids from 1,635 completed Alabama auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | $2,629 | 115 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | $4,011 | 113 |
| trailer | $3,655 | 109 |
| hand tools | $394 | 96 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $3,078 | 89 |
| desk | $10 | 74 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Alabama. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Purple Wave listings are there in Alabama?
- There are 32 active Purple Wave listings in Alabama right now. The count refreshes with new listings every 30 minutes 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.
- Can I buy Purple Wave Alabama items if I don't live in Alabama?
- Yes - most Purple Wave listings are open to bidders nationwide. The catch is pickup: most items must be picked up in person at the seller's location in Alabama, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.