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Even if pellets were better I'd still use chips for availability alone. Walmart and every hardware store around has chips.
Actually about 2 months ago I bought a HF chipper for $112 and have been making my own chips by the kitty litter bucket. With chips between $5 and $7 a bag it only takes about $25lbs of chips and I am in the black.