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Auctions International vs Purple Wave

This page compares Auctions International and Purple Wave using the lots FleetBid lists from each. Auctions International has 577 open lots; Purple Wave has 3,294 open lots. Both have open lots in 34 categories and 8 states.

Side by side

MeasureAuctions InternationalPurple Wave
Open lots5773,294
Categories with open lots3538
States with open lots946
Sellers with open lots159718
Largest category by open lotsBuses (94)Pickup Trucks (410)
Current bids on open lots$25 to $161,600$10 to $181,000
Sold lots with a winning bid3,2630
Median winning bid, all categories$2,800No sales
Seller types of open lots92% government, 8% private (437 lots)35% government, 65% private (2,070 lots)
WebsiteAuctions International website(opens in a new tab)Purple Wave website(opens in a new tab)

Prices are winning bids as each auction site reported them. FleetBid does not add or adjust for buyer's premiums, taxes or fees, which vary by auction.

Frequently asked questions

Which has more open lots, Auctions International or Purple Wave?
Purple Wave has more: 3,294 open lots, against 577 for Auctions International.
Do Auctions International and Purple Wave list the same categories?
Both have open lots in 34 categories. Auctions International has lots in 35 categories and Purple Wave in 38 categories.
What kinds of sellers list on Auctions International and Purple Wave?
Among open lots that state a seller type, Auctions International is 92% government, 8% private (437 lots) and Purple Wave is 35% government, 65% private (2,070 lots).