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

Search all 174 Purple Wave listings in Kansas

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.

ItemMedianSales
box truck$6,240145
pickup truck$3,02365
SUV$2,99053
Ford Explorer$2,59939
dump truck$5,98030
Ford F-150$3,67326

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.