Washington Purple Wave Listings (2026)

103 active Purple Wave listings in Washington 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 Washington (WA); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-08-22

Search all 103 Purple Wave listings in Washington

Purple Wave Washington Auctions by Category

What Surplus Actually Sells For in Washington

Median winning bids from 1,863 completed Washington auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.

ItemMedianSales
office chair$5281
box truck$4,200165
Ford Explorer$2,72580
trailer$1,46373
SUV$2,92565
Dell Latitude$8159

Based on recent completed government auction sales in Washington. 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 Washington?
There are 103 active Purple Wave listings in Washington 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 Washington items if I don't live in Washington?
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 Washington, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.