New York Purple Wave Listings (2026)

5 active Purple Wave listings in New York right now.

Want every New York auction, not just Purple Wave? New York government & state surplus auctions covers all platforms at once.

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 New York (NY); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-08-22

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Purple Wave New York Auctions by Category

What Surplus Actually Sells For in New York

Median winning bids from 1,816 completed New York auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.

ItemMedianSales
box truck$4,388174
Ford Explorer$596112
Chevrolet Express$725103
Dodge Charger$1,11398
Chevrolet Impala$1,12695
dump truck$6,89074

Based on recent completed government auction sales in New York. 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 New York?
There are 5 active Purple Wave listings in New York 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 New York items if I don't live in New York?
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 New York, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.