Michigan Purple Wave Listings (2026)
5 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: 2026-10-06
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2016 Takeuchi TL12V-2 Tracked Skid Steer Loader
Portland, MI · 38 bids
4,359 hrsDiesel
2018 Freightliner Business Class M2 Forestry Bucket Truck
Portland, MI · 35 bids
81,640 miDiesel
2006 Western Star 4900 Crane Truck
Portland, MI · 4 bids
320,481 miDiesel
2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 Flatbed Truck
Portland, MI · 1 bid
103,646 miDiesel
2024 Western Star 49X Dump Truck
Woodhaven, MI · 1 bid
87,750 miDiesel
Purple Wave Michigan Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Michigan
Median winning bids from 510 completed Michigan auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | $3,515 | 45 |
| desk | $8 | 43 |
| printer | $13 | 41 |
| monitor | $14 | 36 |
| trailer | $701 | 31 |
| GMC Sierra | $5,916 | 28 |
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 5 active Purple Wave listings in Michigan right now. The count refreshes with new listings every 30 minutes 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.