Purple Wave Auctions in Illinois (2026)
44 active Purple Wave listings in Illinois 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 Illinois (IL); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-07-25
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2019 RAM 1500 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Quincy, IL · 14 bids
2016 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor
Galesburg, IL · 12 bids
2002 GMC Blue Bird B7 School Bus
Colchester, IL · 10 bids
Demco 60 Gal Sprayer
Columbia, IL · 8 bids
2009 Ford E450 Super Duty Ambulance
Easton, IL · 6 bids
(2) Titan 8500 Generators
Columbia, IL · 6 bids
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Police SUV
Columbia, IL · 5 bids
1999 Fremont Div MEP-805A Generator
Easton, IL · 5 bids
2017 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor SUV
Columbia, IL · 5 bids
Holder C9700H Utility Vehicle
North Chicago, IL · 5 bids
2006 International 7400 Dump Truck
Dahinda, IL · 3 bids
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Police SUV
Columbia, IL · 3 bids
Purple Wave Illinois Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Illinois
Median winning bids from 499 completed Illinois auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | $2,926 | 75 |
| box truck | $3,494 | 69 |
| Ford F-250 | $3,650 | 43 |
| Ford Taurus | $650 | 25 |
| dump truck | $4,420 | 24 |
| Ford F-450 | $2,015 | 19 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Illinois. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Purple Wave listings are there in Illinois?
- There are 44 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.