Purple Wave Auctions in Indiana (2026)
3 active Purple Wave listings in Indiana 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 Indiana (IN); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-07-26
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2018 Freightliner M2 Refuse Truck
Winchester, IN · 15 bids
2018 Mack GU813 Roll-Off Container Truck
Princeton, IN · 12 bids
2013 Mack GU813 Roll-Off Container Truck
Princeton, IN · 6 bids
Purple Wave Indiana Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Indiana
Median winning bids from 756 completed Indiana auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Latitude | $130 | 106 |
| Dell laptop | $130 | 102 |
| Dell OptiPlex | $72 | 52 |
| iPhone | $52 | 43 |
| iPad | $121 | 42 |
| trailer | $1,481 | 37 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Indiana. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Purple Wave listings are there in Indiana?
- There are 3 active Purple Wave listings in Indiana 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 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.