Connecticut Purple Wave Listings (2026)
6 active Purple Wave listings in Connecticut 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 Connecticut (CT); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-10-06
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Yale SS030BFN24TE155 Reach Truck
Stratford, CT · 1 bid
6,153 hrsElectric3,000 lb cap
Yale SS030BFN24TE155 Reach Truck
Stratford, CT · 1 bid
3,880 hrsElectric3,000 lb cap
Jungheinrich ETR345 Reach Truck
Stratford, CT · 1 bid
3,587 hrsElectric4,500 lb cap
2020 Jungheinrich ETR345 Reach Truck
Stratford, CT · 1 bid
107 hrsElectric4,500 lb cap
1999 Freightliner FL70 Box Truck
Simsbury, CT · 1 bid
52,527 miDieselManual
2007 International MA025 Box Truck
Simsbury, CT · 1 bid
226,551 miDieselManual
Purple Wave Connecticut Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Connecticut
Median winning bids from 234 completed Connecticut auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Taurus | $1,820 | 67 |
| Ford Explorer | $1,040 | 65 |
| trailer | $150 | 14 |
| Ford Econoline | $925 | 14 |
| Ford F-250 | $2,013 | 13 |
| lateral file cabinet | $6 | 12 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Connecticut. 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 Connecticut?
- There are 6 active Purple Wave listings in Connecticut 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 Connecticut items if I don't live in Connecticut?
- 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 Connecticut, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.