Thanks for your input, Twiggy. I'm learning, little by little, that this may be the thing to do. I'm hoping that whatever dealer I buy from will be willing to take my stove in trade. When I originally purchased it around 8 or 9 years ago, the dealer took my 2 Jotul Stoves in trade. He didn't give me much but it was better than nothing.

Another question: Can you add pellets by hand if the auger quits?

Bob