I don't mean to be an alarmist, but I am. I've been involved in the pellet industry since 2006. The perfect storm occurred in 2008. shortages at the beginning of pellet season. 2014 brought shortages at the end. Never in 8 years I have seen such a shortage of pellets at mills and at the retail level. Hopefully we get a mild winter to alleviate the demand. Please, just buy a few bags a week while pellet are available. Take a look at dealers websites and you will notice many brands are sold out. There will be more coming, but in limited amounts. I talk to 30 different producers from the west coast to the east coast. no one has excess pellets to sell this season. The export demand and the complete draining of excess inventory last season has left the market woefully under supplied. this is just my opinion, but this just doesn't feel right. I talk to most major distribributors in the northeast and they are all scrambling to get pellets shipped. I have sold pellet in the northeast for 8 years , and I have built the brand of 3 very recognizable brands in the northeast. I'm introducing a 4th this year because I can't get enough supply from my suppliers. I'm not promoting any brand, just buy your favorite pellets. be safe. hedge your bets.