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GSA Auctions vs Purple Wave

This page compares GSA Auctions and Purple Wave using the lots FleetBid lists from each. GSA Auctions has 117 open lots; Purple Wave has 3,294 open lots. Both have open lots in 23 categories and 28 states.

Side by side

MeasureGSA AuctionsPurple Wave
Open lots1173,294
Categories with open lots2538
States with open lots3146
Sellers with open lots25718
Largest category by open lotsPickup Trucks (23)Pickup Trucks (410)
Current bids on open lots$50 to $41,308$10 to $181,000
Sold lots with a winning bid280
Median winning bid, all categories$783No sales
Seller types of open lots100% government, 0% private (117 lots)35% government, 65% private (2,070 lots)
Usual buyer's premium0%No single rate on file
WebsiteGSA Auctions 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, GSA Auctions or Purple Wave?
Purple Wave has more: 3,294 open lots, against 117 for GSA Auctions.
Do GSA Auctions and Purple Wave list the same categories?
Both have open lots in 23 categories. GSA Auctions has lots in 25 categories and Purple Wave in 38 categories.
What kinds of sellers list on GSA Auctions and Purple Wave?
Among open lots that state a seller type, GSA Auctions is 100% government, 0% private (117 lots) and Purple Wave is 35% government, 65% private (2,070 lots).