Purple Wave Auctions in Iowa (2026)
55 active Purple Wave listings in Iowa 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 Iowa (IA); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-07-25
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2015 Ford Explorer Police Explorer SUV
Bloomfield, IA · 32 bids
Gravely Pro Turn 260 ZTR Lawn Mower
Waukee, IA · 21 bids
2014 International School Bus
Carroll, IA · 20 bids
2023 Chevrolet Tahoe Police SUV
Belle Plaine, IA · 19 bids
2015 Dodge Charger Police
Bedford, IA · 18 bids
2019 Dodge Durango SSV SUV
Bedford, IA · 16 bids
1993 Ford F150 Pickup Truck
Bloomfield, IA · 15 bids
2000 BMW 323i
Bedford, IA · 13 bids
2016 Caterpillar 299D2 XHP Tracked Skid Steer Loader
Centerville, IA · 11 bids
DuraTech HayBuster 2650 Bale Processor
Marengo, IA · 11 bids
2009 H&H TC 16 2 Enclosed Cargo Trailer
Tipton, IA · 10 bids
2007 Roadmaster RME820TA35 Enclosed Cargo Trailer
Clarence, IA · 10 bids
Purple Wave Iowa Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Iowa
Median winning bids from 900 completed Iowa auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Latitude | $94 | 198 |
| Dell OptiPlex | $152 | 77 |
| Dell laptop | $96 | 73 |
| box truck | $4,290 | 53 |
| iPad | $48 | 35 |
| Apple iMac | $62 | 35 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Iowa. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Purple Wave listings are there in Iowa?
- There are 55 active Purple Wave listings in Iowa 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 Iowa items if I don't live in Iowa?
- 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 Iowa, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.