Purple Wave Auctions in Kansas (2026)
174 active Purple Wave listings in Kansas 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 Kansas (KS); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-07-25
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1970 Ford F250 Pickup Truck
Fredonia, KS · 46 bids
2012 Honda Accord Special Edition
Manhattan, KS · 44 bids
2015 Ford Escape SUV
Olathe, KS · 43 bids
Shipping Container
La Crosse, KS · 32 bids
1990 Ford E350 Box Truck
Hays, KS · 31 bids
1976 Caterpillar 980B Wheel Loader
Phillipsburg, KS · 31 bids
2020 Dodge Durango SSV SUV
Wellington, KS · 29 bids
2016 John Deere 625i XUV Gator Utility Vehicle
Olathe, KS · 28 bids
2011 Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus
Olathe, KS · 27 bids
2017 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Kansas City, KS · 27 bids
2000 International 4700 Dump Truck
Coffeyville, KS · 25 bids
Ellis 1800 Mitre Metal Band Saw
Dodge City, KS · 25 bids
Purple Wave Kansas Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Kansas
Median winning bids from 617 completed Kansas auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| box truck | $6,240 | 145 |
| pickup truck | $3,023 | 65 |
| SUV | $2,990 | 53 |
| Ford Explorer | $2,599 | 39 |
| dump truck | $5,980 | 30 |
| Ford F-150 | $3,673 | 26 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Kansas. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Purple Wave listings are there in Kansas?
- There are 174 active Purple Wave listings in Kansas 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 Kansas items if I don't live in Kansas?
- 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 Kansas, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.