Michigan Purple Wave Listings (2026)
20 active Purple Wave listings in Michigan 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 Michigan (MI); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-08-22
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2023 Comercaliza Dry Van Trailer
Detroit, MI · 25 bids
2021 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Hybrid SUV
Davison, MI · 17 bids
AWD
2020 International LT625 Semi Truck
Davison, MI · 16 bids
Diesel
2012 Falcon Road Maintenance Equipment, Inc. Pothole Patcher
Newago, MI · 15 bids
2021 Vermeer SPX25 Vibratory Cable Plow
Portland, MI · 13 bids
2023 Comercaliza Dry Van Trailer
Detroit, MI · 12 bids
1979 Lincoln SA-250 Welder
Remus, MI · 10 bids
Diesel
2023 Comercaliza Dry Van Trailer
Detroit, MI · 10 bids
2023 Comercaliza Dry Van Trailer
Detroit, MI · 10 bids
2014 Bobcat T650 Tracked Skid Steer Loader
Kalamazoo, MI · 10 bids
Diesel
2017 Moffett M8 55.4 Forklift
New Hudson, MI · 9 bids
Diesel5,500 lb cap
Pipe Beveling Machine
Remus, MI · 8 bids
Purple Wave Michigan Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Michigan
Median winning bids from 655 completed Michigan auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Precision | $280 | 77 |
| Dell Latitude | $98 | 59 |
| box truck | $3,262 | 55 |
| tool box | $14 | 40 |
| Dell OptiPlex | $105 | 31 |
| Ford Explorer | $3,700 | 29 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Michigan. 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 Michigan?
- There are 20 active Purple Wave listings in Michigan right now. The count refreshes twice 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 Michigan items if I don't live in Michigan?
- 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 Michigan, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.