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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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.

ItemMedianSales
Dodge Charger$2,225101
Ford Explorer$2,07551
Ford Econoline$3,20045
excavator$1,95045
Ford F-150$2,34043
John Deere$3,55035

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.