Indiana Purple Wave Listings (2026)
65 active Purple Wave listings in Indiana 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 Indiana (IN); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-10-24
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2006 Mack CT713 Dump Truck
New Castle, IN · 26 bids
Diesel
2015 Bobcat 3650 Utility Vehicle
Fort Wayne, IN · 26 bids
4x4Diesel
2018 Freightliner Business Class M2 Box Truck
Cicero, IN · 21 bids
279,768 miDiesel
2023 Peterbilt 389 Semi Truck
Cicero, IN · 19 bids
203,710 miDiesel
2023 Peterbilt 389 Semi Truck
Cicero, IN · 16 bids
484,650 miDieselManual
2012 New Holland TV6070 Bi-Directional Tractor
Indianapolis, IN · 14 bids
4,794 hrsDiesel
2018 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor SUV
Fort Wayne, IN · 13 bids
93,993 miAWD
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police SUV
Fort Wayne, IN · 13 bids
120,605 mi4x4
2000 Volvo WG Dump Truck
Avilla, IN · 13 bids
Diesel
2012 Hyster H280HD2 Forklift
Cicero, IN · 12 bids
12,294 hrsDiesel23,900 lb cap
2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer
New Castle, IN · 11 bids
2015 John Deere 672G Motor Grader
Osgood, IN · 11 bids
12,119 hrsDieselAWD
Purple Wave Indiana Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Indiana
Median winning bids from 1,422 completed Indiana auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | $52 | 210 |
| Dell Latitude | $80 | 205 |
| iPad | $15 | 78 |
| Dell OptiPlex | $57 | 71 |
| Trailer | $1,450 | 60 |
| Apple iMac | $94 | 57 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Indiana. 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 Indiana?
- There are 65 active Purple Wave listings in Indiana 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 Indiana items if I don't live in Indiana?
- 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 Indiana, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.