Purple Wave Auctions in Illinois (2026)
43 active Purple Wave listings in Illinois right now - searchable in one place.
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 aggregates every Purple Wave listing in Illinois (IL) from purplewave.com. Click through to bid on the original Purple Wavelisting - GovAuctions doesn't sit between you and the seller.Last updated: 2026-06-09
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Purple Wave Illinois Auctions by Category
2013 Ford Fusion
Galesburg, IL · 31 bids
2000 International 4900 Dump Truck
Decatur, IL · 30 bids
2010 Ford Fusion
Galesburg, IL · 29 bids
2020 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor SUV
Galesburg, IL · 28 bids
2016 Walker H27i ZTR Lawn Mower
Onarga, IL · 28 bids
2013 Ford Fusion
Galesburg, IL · 26 bids
2016 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor
Galesburg, IL · 24 bids
2007 Ford F150 Ext. Cab Pickup Truck
Galesburg, IL · 24 bids
2009 Ford F250 Super Duty Pickup Truck
Decatur, IL · 22 bids
2020 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor SUV
Galesburg, IL · 22 bids
Sprayer Trailer
Monticello, IL · 20 bids
2016 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor
Galesburg, IL · 18 bids
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Purple Wave listings are there in Illinois?
- There are 43 active Purple Wave listings in Illinois 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 Illinois items if I don't live in Illinois?
- 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 Illinois, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.