Purple Wave Auctions in Minnesota (2026)
7 active Purple Wave listings in Minnesota 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 Minnesota (MN); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-07-25
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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Jackson, MN · 24 bids
2009 Alpha Boats FX-6 Water Weed Harvester
Maple Plain, MN · 21 bids
2013 International Workstar 7600 Dump Truck
Alexandria, MN · 3 bids
2019 John Deere M15 Batwing Rotary Mower
Alexandria, MN · 3 bids
1996 Ford LT9000 Water Truck
Alexandria, MN · 2 bids
1994 Chevrolet Cheyenne 3500 Ambulance
Mahnomen, MN · 1 bid
Stone WP3100R Double Drum Vibratory Roller
Alexandria, MN · 1 bid
Purple Wave Minnesota Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Minnesota
Median winning bids from 110 completed Minnesota auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | $3,300 | 15 |
| Ford Econoline | $4,495 | 15 |
| Dodge Caravan | $3,250 | 14 |
| Dell Latitude | $15 | 13 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $5,264 | 13 |
| Ford F-250 | $7,100 | 13 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Minnesota. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Purple Wave listings are there in Minnesota?
- There are 7 active Purple Wave listings in Minnesota 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 Minnesota items if I don't live in Minnesota?
- 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 Minnesota, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.