Purple Wave Auctions in California (2026)
0 active Purple Wave listings in California 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. This page tracks its live listings in California (CA); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-07-26
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What Surplus Actually Sells For in California
Median winning bids from 2,430 completed California auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| printer | $13 | 125 |
| Dell Latitude | $45 | 123 |
| Dell laptop | $42 | 121 |
| Ford Explorer | $1,279 | 88 |
| iPad | $13 | 72 |
| iPhone | $96 | 72 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in California. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Purple Wave listings are there in California?
- There are 0 active Purple Wave listings in California right now. 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.
- 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.