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Illinois iBid vs Purple Wave

This page compares Illinois iBid and Purple Wave using the lots FleetBid lists from each. Illinois iBid has 56 open lots; Purple Wave has 3,294 open lots. Both have open lots in 6 categories and 1 state.

Side by side

MeasureIllinois iBidPurple Wave
Open lots563,294
Categories with open lots638
States with open lots146
Sellers with open lots5718
Largest category by open lotsBuses (37)Pickup Trucks (410)
Current bids on open lots$51 to $5,050$10 to $181,000
Sold lots with a winning bid470
Median winning bid, all categories$1,280No sales
Seller types of open lots100% government, 0% private (56 lots)35% government, 65% private (2,070 lots)
Usual buyer's premium0%No single rate on file
WebsiteIllinois iBid 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, Illinois iBid or Purple Wave?
Purple Wave has more: 3,294 open lots, against 56 for Illinois iBid.
Do Illinois iBid and Purple Wave list the same categories?
Both have open lots in 6 categories. Illinois iBid has lots in 6 categories and Purple Wave in 38 categories.
What kinds of sellers list on Illinois iBid and Purple Wave?
Among open lots that state a seller type, Illinois iBid is 100% government, 0% private (56 lots) and Purple Wave is 35% government, 65% private (2,070 lots).