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Public Surplus vs Purple Wave

This page compares Public Surplus and Purple Wave using the lots FleetBid lists from each. Public Surplus has 1,089 open lots; Purple Wave has 3,294 open lots. Both have open lots in 33 categories and 36 states.

Side by side

MeasurePublic SurplusPurple Wave
Open lots1,0893,294
Categories with open lots3638
States with open lots3746
Sellers with open lots219718
Largest category by open lotsSUVs & Crossovers (208)Pickup Trucks (410)
Current bids on open lots$1 to $1,970,000$10 to $181,000
Sold lots with a winning bid370
Median winning bid, all categories$25,000No sales
Seller types of open lots100% government, 0% private (1,044 lots)35% government, 65% private (2,070 lots)
WebsitePublic Surplus 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, Public Surplus or Purple Wave?
Purple Wave has more: 3,294 open lots, against 1,089 for Public Surplus.
Do Public Surplus and Purple Wave list the same categories?
Both have open lots in 33 categories. Public Surplus has lots in 36 categories and Purple Wave in 38 categories.
What kinds of sellers list on Public Surplus and Purple Wave?
Among open lots that state a seller type, Public Surplus is 100% government, 0% private (1,044 lots) and Purple Wave is 35% government, 65% private (2,070 lots).