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“This was my first time using Purple Wave’s services, and I am very happy with the outcome,” he said. “The total final prices for my equipment were 190 percent of my expectations, which is an outstanding result given the uncertain economy and the challenges I had trying to sell the same equipment on my own for several months.”
Philip Zillinger, Logan KS
“I chose Purple Wave because I didn’t have to deal with freight charges and moving the equipment to another location. I also liked them because they were a local company”
Jim Ebert, Reed Company
“With competitive bids being placed from more than 25 states, the auction established market value for the items based on what individuals across the nation were willing to pay. We are very satisfied with Purple Wave’s work. Considering the condition of the assets and the market, we did as good as we could ever expect. I already recommended Purple Wave to other companies with similar problems.”
Tony Shore, Tasco Equipment
“We used Purple Wave Auction as a method to move our excess competitive equipment out of our AOR on a specific time frame. Purple Wave’s staff was professional and efficient throughout the project. We’d recommend their innovative, turn-key auction service to any other equipment dealership. It is an effective management tool.”
Karen Pestinger , Carrico Implement General Manager
"Purple Wave orchestrated a major business transaction for me and I was pleasantly surprised and pleased by the ease and efficiency in which they handled the entire process. Purple Wave Auction's professionalism, energy and willingness to do whatever was needed was second to none. Their integrity in every aspect of our dealings was just as they had promised. I would recommend Purple Wave Auction, without reservation, to anyone in need of their services."
Gregg Schmidt, Mid-America Exteriors, Inc., Owner
Wichita, KS
"We have had very good response on selling our inventory and equipment items at Purple Wave Auction. We have been doing this for several years with no problems. We received good pay back for items sold. I would recommend them to any business or other state agency for auction services."
Fred Bammes, Kansas State University Facilities Procurement Office I
Manhattan, KS
Vehicles
"I have been given the duty of coordinating the sale of seized property for the State of Kansas with Purple Wave for the last few years. Prior to contracting with Purple Wave the State of Kansas facilitated its own auction by hiring and auctioneer and then the State was responsible for all advertising, lotting, clerking, cashiering, etc. I was involved with this earlier procedure and literally spent hundreds of hours preparing for a single auction. We now use Purple Wave Auction Company to perform all of these duties which has significantly reduced the number of labor hours required of myself and other State employees. The State of Kansas has also seen a large increase in the net revenue received from the seizure auctions. I attribute this increase entirely to Purple Wave due to their Internet format, professional staff and positive customer service attitude."
Darci Hamilton, Kansas Department of Revenue - Alcoholic Beverage Control Division Enforcement Agent
Topeka, KS
"The Facilities Operations Department at the University of Kansas has used Purple Wave Auction service since March 2006 to dispose of surplus vehicles, furniture, tools and equipment. The eight auctions conducted to date have generated over $180,000 in net return to the University. The services and results provided by Purple Wave are far superior to any surplus disposal system heretofore available to Facilities Operations. The computer system used by Purple Wave is state-of-the-art. The staff members are friendly, accurate, cooperative and efficient. Purple Wave is well-known and their website has a considerable customer base which results in the University receiving fair market value and above for most items sold. Purple Wave is persistent in collecting from difficult bidders and remits to the University promptly following the end of an auction. This system has worked very well for KU and the type of surplus property we generally have for sale. We look forward to continuing the good relationship we have with Purple Wave."
Steven Green, University of Kansas Facilities Operations Department Associate Director
Lawrence, KS
