California Purple Wave Listings (2026)
94 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: 2026-10-24
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2022 Freightliner Cascadia 116 Semi Truck
Bakersfield, CA · 45 bids
504,853 miDoes not runDiesel
2019 Freightliner Cascadia Semi Truck
Colton, CA · 30 bids
Diesel
2020 Kenworth T680 Semi Truck
Bakersfield, CA · 26 bids
Diesel
2016 Ford F650 Rollback Truck
Redding, CA · 26 bids
474,824 miDiesel
2017 Peterbilt 348 Sewer Jetter Truck
Fairfield, CA · 20 bids
14,129 miDiesel
2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Van
Norwalk, CA · 19 bids
86,091 miDiesel
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Truck
Monterey, CA · 17 bids
196,123 mi4x4
2011 International LA627 Fuel Truck
Long Beach, CA · 16 bids
433,161 miDiesel
2015 Peterbilt 389 Auto Carrier Transport Truck
Bakersfield, CA · 14 bids
Does not runDieselManual
1984 Murray Trailer Lowboy Equipment Trailer
Sacramemto, CA · 14 bids
2012 JLG G10-55A Telehandler
Modesto, CA · 14 bids
9,048 hrsDiesel10,000 lb cap
Caterpillar DP100 Forklift
Perris, CA · 14 bids
6,091 hrsDiesel21,100 lb cap
Purple Wave California Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in California
Median winning bids from 5,460 completed California auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | $133 | 304 |
| Trailer | $925 | 223 |
| Ford Explorer | $2,080 | 220 |
| Printer | $13 | 214 |
| Dell laptop | $66 | 202 |
| Folding knives | $375 | 187 |
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 94 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.