North Carolina Purple Wave Listings (2026)
13 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: 2026-08-22
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2020 Chevrolet Colorado Ext. Cab Pickup Truck
La Grange, NC · 31 bids
4x4
2012 Peterbilt 365 Crane Truck
Salisbury, NC · 31 bids
Diesel
2019 Peterbilt 579 Semi Truck
Concord, NC · 23 bids
Diesel
2018 Chevrolet Colorado Ext. Cab Pickup Truck
La Grange, NC · 20 bids
4x4
2017 Ditch Witch C16X Trencher
Dunn, NC · 9 bids
2017 Moffett M8 55.4 Forklift
Charlotte, NC · 6 bids
Diesel5,500 lb cap
2016 Fecon FTX128 Forestry Mulcher
Lumberton, NC · 6 bids
Diesel
2022 Teupen TC110SJ Tracked Boom Lift
Gastonia, NC · 5 bids
Diesel441 lb cap
2016 UniCarriers PF70 Forklift
Jacksonville, NC · 3 bids
6,600 lb cap
2018 UniCarriers CFS40 Forklift
Greenville, NC · 2 bids
2,910 lb cap
2027 Kenworth T680 Semi Truck
Mebane, NC · 2 bids
Diesel
2019 Crown RC5545-40 Forklift
Concord, NC · 1 bid
Electric3,600 lb cap
Purple Wave North Carolina Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in North Carolina
Median winning bids from 941 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 | $2,225 | 101 |
| Ford Explorer | $2,075 | 51 |
| Ford Econoline | $3,200 | 45 |
| excavator | $1,950 | 45 |
| Ford F-150 | $2,340 | 43 |
| John Deere | $3,550 | 35 |
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 13 active Purple Wave listings in North Carolina 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 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.