This season coming up 2011-2012 will be my first season burning pellets. So im going to keep it very simple. What time of the yr should i buy the pellets for the best price. And what brands should i look at for good quality and least amount of problems. I don't want to be a statistic because i got frustrated with the stove or pellets. So im going to let you people do the thinking for me. Ive been doing some reading about pellets. Like the oakies are top and vermont is right up there. I would like to buy pellets that are made in the NE so i can help my community. BTW i refuse to shop at walmart,i would rather buy from small local business