Virginia Purple Wave Listings (2026)
18 active Purple Wave listings in Virginia 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 Virginia (VA); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-09-09
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2019 Caterpillar 320 Excavator
Charles City, VA · 23 bids
Diesel
2019 Freightliner Cascadia 125 Semi Truck
Sandston, VA · 18 bids
Diesel
2005 Ford Taurus
Hopewell, VA · 15 bids
2015 Ford Explorer Police SUV
Louisa, VA · 10 bids
2022 Peterbilt 337 Utility / Service Truck
Charles City, VA · 10 bids
Diesel
2011 Freightliner M2 Box Truck
Chesapeake, VA · 1 bid
Diesel
MSA Firefighting Equipment
Louisa, VA
MSA Firefighting Equipment
Louisa, VA
MSA Firefighting Equipment
Louisa, VA
MSA Firefighting Equipment
Louisa, VA
MSA Firefighting Equipment
Louisa, VA
MSA Firefighting Equipment
Louisa, VA
Purple Wave Virginia Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Virginia
Median winning bids from 1,854 completed Virginia auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | $1,733 | 113 |
| box truck | $666 | 110 |
| necklace | $185 | 78 |
| watch | $102 | 64 |
| Freightliner | $2,917 | 57 |
| filing cabinet | $10 | 53 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Virginia. 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 Virginia?
- There are 18 active Purple Wave listings in Virginia 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 Virginia items if I don't live in Virginia?
- 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 Virginia, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.