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GovDeals vs Purple Wave

This page compares GovDeals and Purple Wave using the lots FleetBid lists from each. GovDeals has 5,303 open lots; Purple Wave has 3,294 open lots. Both have open lots in 38 categories and 46 states.

Side by side

MeasureGovDealsPurple Wave
Open lots5,3033,294
Categories with open lots4138
States with open lots5046
Sellers with open lots1,325718
Largest category by open lotsCars (825)Pickup Trucks (410)
Current bids on open lots$1 to $500,000$10 to $181,000
Sold lots with a winning bid6720
Median winning bid, all categories$2,517No sales
Seller types of open lots81% government, 19% private (2,707 lots)35% government, 65% private (2,070 lots)
WebsiteGovDeals 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, GovDeals or Purple Wave?
GovDeals has more: 5,303 open lots, against 3,294 for Purple Wave.
Do GovDeals and Purple Wave list the same categories?
Both have open lots in 38 categories. GovDeals has lots in 41 categories and Purple Wave in 38 categories.
What kinds of sellers list on GovDeals and Purple Wave?
Among open lots that state a seller type, GovDeals is 81% government, 19% private (2,707 lots) and Purple Wave is 35% government, 65% private (2,070 lots).