Listed as lot 15 in the 2003 Burgess Feathers & Friends Dispersal Sale, Newevo set a record for the top selling llama. This report appeared in Llama Life II № 67:

The highly anticipated Feather and Friends Final Fiesta Sale made history Labor Day weekend with very high prices not seen in a long time and was a surprise to many onlookers. The picturesque farm with log cabin sheds and barns was packed with llama owners from all over the United States. Some people attended to look for new additions to their herds, while others just came to witness the sale. Whichever, the event indeed will be talked about for months to come.

It was obvious that many hours of preparation went into this event, and this allowed everything to flow with no major problems or delays. There were many in staff who helped take care of all details. On Friday, the day before the sale, all of the animals were groomed perfectly, numbered, and sectioned off into groups to make it easy to find specific llamas. Each section had one worker that helped people and were very helpful in answering questions about the llamas.

Upon previewing the animals on Friday, the overall quality of most of the animals was very good. There were all colors and kinds of fiber represented to provide a pretty diverse selection. The Burgesses breeding program is best known for the suri and silky fibered llama. There were plenty of these to choose from. There was a delicious meal on Friday night which provided ample time for socializing and having a good time.

After the stage previewing of each llama and a complimentary lunch on Saturday, the sale began. Prices started out low with the first two lots selling for $2,200 and $2,600, respectively. But things started to change when the suri lots started coming up. Suri llamas commanded top dollar as expected, but everyone attending was in shock when Lot No.10, female Chileno Cosito Largo was purchased for $110,000 by Jim Carter and Vicky Miller and there was a standing ovation. There was even more shock and disbelief by everyone when a few minutes later Lot No. 15, Newevo, was sold to Bob and Toni Skousen for a record high $220,000 and another standing ovation. FFF Cristal sold for $70,000, purchased by Frank and Janine Rotter.

Prices remained somewhat higher than expected throughout the day. The total from the sales on Saturday was $1,424,350. Sunday started the same way as Saturday, but this time with people more prepared for sticker shock. Chepa/FFF Shock and Awe and Chileno Siricache (with cria) were the high sellers on Sunday at $110,000 and $100,000, respectively. Several other high selling llamas ranged in price from $50,000-$89,000 on Sunday. The sales total on Sunday was $1,782,700 for a grand sale total of $3,207,050. Out of the whole sale, 83 lots sold for $10,000 or greater. Bob and Toni Skousen were the highest volume buyers (15 lots). Other high volume buyers included Jack Pearson, Linda Berry Walker, and Joe Yarbrough.

The reactions to this sale varied. Some people showed excitement for these prices, not seen for some time, and many are hoping to see it continue. For others attending the Burgesses Final Fiesta sale, the sale might have been a disappointment if they were looking for lower prices. Whether it was determination by some bidders to buy or just the amount of bidders in attendance, prices seemed higher than those found at similar sales. Some were just shocked at the high sellers and did not know what to say. But overall everyone seemed to have a fun and entertaining weekend at the Burgesses farm, and for all who attended it will indeed be a memorable Labor Day weekend for years to come.