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Purple Wave vs Wisconsin Surplus

This page compares Purple Wave and Wisconsin Surplus using the lots FleetBid lists from each. Purple Wave has 3,294 open lots; Wisconsin Surplus has 151 open lots. Both have open lots in 28 categories and 1 state.

Side by side

MeasurePurple WaveWisconsin Surplus
Open lots3,294151
Categories with open lots3830
States with open lots461
Sellers with open lots71850
Largest category by open lotsPickup Trucks (410)Pickup Trucks (21)
Current bids on open lots$10 to $181,000$8 to $31,000
Sold lots with a winning bid00
Median winning bid, all categoriesNo salesNo sales
Seller types of open lots35% government, 65% private (2,070 lots)100% government, 0% private (149 lots)
WebsitePurple Wave website(opens in a new tab)Wisconsin Surplus 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, Purple Wave or Wisconsin Surplus?
Purple Wave has more: 3,294 open lots, against 151 for Wisconsin Surplus.
Do Purple Wave and Wisconsin Surplus list the same categories?
Both have open lots in 28 categories. Purple Wave has lots in 38 categories and Wisconsin Surplus in 30 categories.
What kinds of sellers list on Purple Wave and Wisconsin Surplus?
Among open lots that state a seller type, Purple Wave is 35% government, 65% private (2,070 lots) and Wisconsin Surplus is 100% government, 0% private (149 lots).