I agree with Carolyn about the peat pellets. The main reason I don't care for them is because it's hard to keep a proper moisture level -- seems like they are either too wet or too dry.
The problem (to my mind) is that they are all peat, with no vermiculite or perlite in the mix to lighten it. And peat by itself, can be rather dense and soggy when wet. Peat also tends to be rather hydrophobic (hard to wet) when allowed to dry out.
If you can take them back for a refund and get some good
soilless seed starting mix (would be primarily a mix of peat, vermiculite, perlite, wetting agent, and limestone) go for it.
I just pick up a bale of ProMix, chip off what I need, and use it for seed starting, or you can use a bag of Jiffy mix, Metro Mix, etc.
Here's the seed starting FAQ C. was talking about--
http://faq.gardenweb.com/faq/lists/t...135020413.html