Purple Wave Auctions in Nebraska (2026)
37 active Purple Wave listings in Nebraska 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 Nebraska (NE); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-07-25
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1989 Ford 455C Backhoe
Blue Springs, NE · 29 bids
1970 International Harvester 544 Tractor
Blue Springs, NE · 17 bids
1990 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup Truck
Columbus, NE · 15 bids
Hobart A200T Mixer
Bellevue, NE · 12 bids
Gravely 260Z ZTR Lawn Mower
Bellevue, NE · 12 bids
Hustler 926295 ZTR Lawn Mower
Bellevue, NE · 10 bids
Sweepster C36 Broom
Bellevue, NE · 10 bids
Scag SWZ-20CVE Lawn Mower
Bellevue, NE · 10 bids
2002 Ford F350 Super Duty Ambulance
Harrisburg, NE · 10 bids
2019 Ford Explorer SUV
Madison, NE · 10 bids
ExMark Lazer Z ZTR Lawn Mower
Bellevue, NE · 9 bids
1975 Dodge D600 Dump Truck
Blue Springs, NE · 8 bids
Purple Wave Nebraska Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Nebraska
Median winning bids from 167 completed Nebraska auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| desk | $13 | 26 |
| projector | $21 | 25 |
| box truck | $2,958 | 21 |
| iPad | $42 | 19 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $3,281 | 14 |
| monitor | $13 | 12 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Nebraska. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Purple Wave listings are there in Nebraska?
- There are 37 active Purple Wave listings in Nebraska 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 Nebraska items if I don't live in Nebraska?
- 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 Nebraska, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.