California Purple Wave Listings (2026)
50 active Purple Wave listings in California 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 California (CA); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-09-09
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2014 Ford F550 Super Duty Flatbed Truck
Madera, CA · 53 bids
Diesel
2006 Genie GTH-5519 Telehandler
Sacramento, CA · 28 bids
Diesel5,500 lb cap4x4
2008 Kenworth T800 Semi Truck
Woodland, CA · 25 bids
Diesel
2008 Ford F350 Super Duty Utility Bed Pickup Truck
Madera, CA · 22 bids
2008 Caterpillar 420E Backhoe
El Cajon, CA · 21 bids
Diesel4x4
2019 Chevrolet Colorado Ext. Cab Pickup Truck
Rancho Cucamonga, CA · 20 bids
4x4
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Poway, CA · 18 bids
LeeBoy 8520 Paver
Poway, CA · 17 bids
Diesel
2022 Volvo VNL Semi Truck
Colton, CA · 16 bids
Diesel
2025 Alpha A90JDGC Lowboy Equipment Trailer
Colton, CA · 15 bids
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Anderson, CA · 14 bids
4x4
2011 Case IH Steiger 500 QuadTrac 4WD Tractor
Turlock, CA · 14 bids
5,122 hrsDiesel
Purple Wave California Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in California
Median winning bids from 3,390 completed California auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| folding knives | $363 | 178 |
| printer | $13 | 177 |
| Ford Explorer | $1,966 | 154 |
| Dell laptop | $65 | 148 |
| Dell Latitude | $65 | 144 |
| monitor | $17 | 120 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in California. 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 California?
- There are 50 active Purple Wave listings in California 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 California items if I don't live in California?
- 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 California, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.