Nevada Purple Wave Listings (2026)
7 active Purple Wave listings in Nevada 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 Nevada (NV); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-08-22
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1999 Caterpillar 416C Backhoe
Las Vegas, NV · 24 bids
Diesel
2007 International 7600 Dump Truck
Reno, NV · 19 bids
Diesel
2012 Caterpillar 336E L Excavator
Sparks, NV · 15 bids
Diesel
1987 LMC 1500 Track Carrier
Reno, NV · 14 bids
2018 UniCarriers CFS40 Forklift
Henderson, NV · 4 bids
2,000 lb cap
2001 Case 570MXT Landscape Tractor
North Las Vegas, NV · 2 bids
Diesel4x4
2009 International DuraStar 4300 Truck Cab And Chassis
Henderson, NV · 1 bid
Diesel
Purple Wave Nevada Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Nevada
Median winning bids from 511 completed Nevada auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| necklace | $60 | 160 |
| gold chain | $62 | 151 |
| gold ring | $47 | 78 |
| Lenovo ThinkPad | $105 | 67 |
| diamond ring | $73 | 22 |
| Apple iMac | $166 | 9 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Nevada. 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 Nevada?
- There are 7 active Purple Wave listings in Nevada 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 Nevada items if I don't live in Nevada?
- 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 Nevada, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.