While the auction saw a majority of the bales passed-in, 13 of the 21 bales have since been sold to a mix of Chinese and Eastern States buyers, with the remaining eight lines still in negotiations.

Three of the fleece lines sold came from the Premium Alpaca offering from South Australia with the remaining bales made up of locks and pieces and coloured locks and pieces from Fremantle.

The top price, so far, has reached 1850c/kg (GST exclusive) for a line secured by Alpaca Ultimate, NSW.

Primaries wool merchant and sale co-ordinator Greg Tilbrook said although the sale was not as successful as he had hoped the continuing negotiations proved there was still plenty of buyer support around.

"This sale was the first of its kind and it was more than just about selling wool," Mr Tilbrook said.

"We have proven the point that we can put together a commercial catalogue of alpaca wool and now the next step is getting buyer confidence."

Australian Alpaca Association president Jenny McAuliffe was also impressed with the buyer interest after the sale and agreed with Mr Tilbrook the auction was the first little step of many.

"We have made history here today," Ms McAuliffe said.

"The auction was a stumbling block but with negotiations continuing after the sale and a majority of the bales being sold, it proves that there is interest out there.

"I honestly believe that alpaca fibre is the fibre of the future and we have to start somewhere."