Purple Wave Auctions in California (2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Purple Wave listings are there in California?

There are 22 active Purple Wave listings in California right now. The count refreshes 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 California items if I don't live in California?

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 California, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.

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