I have read that coal is even cheaper than pellets and puts out more btu's plus that coal stoves are cheaper than pellet stoves and does not have augers etc that can go wrong.Anyone like to chime in and offer their opinion.
http://riversidecoal.com/coal-heating/coal-vs-wood-pellets.html
http://riversidecoal.com/coal-heating/coal-vs-wood-pellets.html