North Carolina Purple Wave Listings (2026)
25 active Purple Wave listings in North Carolina 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 North Carolina (NC); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-10-06
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2025 Massey Ferguson 3SP.75 MFWD Tractor
La Grange, NC · 39 bids
20 hrsDiesel
2022 Bobcat CT2040 MFWD Tractor
Kannapolis, NC · 10 bids
621 hrsDiesel
2019 Peterbilt 579 Semi Truck
Concord, NC · 10 bids
Diesel
Somero S-485 Laser Screed
Sanford, NC · 8 bids
1,447 hrs4x4
Somero Power Rack Laser Screed
Sanford, NC · 7 bids
21 hrs4x4
2016 Kenworth T3 Series Fuel Truck
Williamston, NC · 6 bids
293,129 miDiesel
2007 Skyjack SJlll-3219 Scissor Lift
Knightdale, NC · 4 bids
452 hrs550 lb cap
2018 Freightliner Cascadia Semi Truck
Lumberton, NC · 4 bids
Diesel
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Truck
Lumberton, NC · 4 bids
224,504 mi
2014 Caterpillar 320ELRR Excavator
Lumberton, NC · 4 bids
8,291 hrsDiesel
2013 Benlee TASM26S Roll-Off Container Trailer
Raleigh, NC · 3 bids
2001 Hyundai VI25301580SA Dry Van Trailer
Lumberton, NC · 1 bid
Purple Wave North Carolina Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in North Carolina
Median winning bids from 1,490 completed North Carolina auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Charger | $2,275 | 147 |
| trailer | $1,200 | 118 |
| Ford F-150 | $2,425 | 79 |
| Ford Explorer | $2,526 | 77 |
| John Deere | $2,893 | 57 |
| Ford Econoline | $2,925 | 55 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in North Carolina. 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 North Carolina?
- There are 25 active Purple Wave listings in North Carolina 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 North Carolina items if I don't live in North Carolina?
- 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 North Carolina, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.