Chinchillas or guinea pigs?

So I went to Petsmart or Petco the other day and saw these little furballs and OH MY GOD THEY ARE SO CUTE.

So what I'm wondering is...
WHICH ONE TO GET?

How are they like [are they boring like rabbits or more interesting like at least a cat] ???

I...

don't want to spend a bunch of money on some boring pets that are only nice to watch.

Oh and are they pett-able
Would they bite you like hamsters would???

And if I let them roam in my backyard for a little bit will they run away and be hard to catch?

how much are they suppose to cost?
At the store, it's around 50$ for the guinea pig and 150$ for the chinchilla...

I don't want to get ripped off.

Thanks =D

I'd probably get a chinchilla, just because they're gorgeous!

However, if you're looking for something playful and loving, I'd really go for a cat. Sure, they're a lot more common than pet rabbits or chinchillas, but they are almost guaranteed to be more fun, easily adaptable, and they often show such wonderful personalities.

id go for guinea pig, because chincillas cant get wet or they die, so you have to give them dirt baths, guinea pigs you can take for a walk on a leash, some can get pretty big, and they are VERY loveable, my guinea pig just died after 9 fun filled years

I have a friend who got a guinea pig...they tame so easily, and are actually very affectionate...I was surprised!! Why not a ferret? They are cute, funny, full of personality, and affectionate, too...kind of inbetween a cat and a piggy...

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I take that chinchilla and put it on a coat and sell it

chinchilla!

guinea pig. you cant let chins out in your yard. they are escape artists and you'll not get him back. guineas also like cuddles. chins don't - that might be a factor you need to consider.

chinchillas are way more soft but bite a lot more
guiney pigs are nicer
but this is MY opinion

A ginnie pig. I heard they good pets and I'm getting two soon.

I have had two chinchilla and you cant get them wet they will get sick and they need a dust bath once a week very messy the dust bath that is I had to give my two up. I know have my third Ginnie pig the other two passed away when I was a kid so its nice to have another small animal she is very easy to tame and friendly and likes to butt her head at me when I pet her she also likes to purr its so cute.

well chinchillas are cute but the poop like every sec. and they cost a lot but there really cute and they live along time with the proper care. I have two guinea pigs which are alson cute but they eat lke crazy and there cheaper , so if I were you I would just try a guinea pig . because there easier and they cost less

chinchilla. simply watching a chinchilla provides hours of entertainment. and watching it take a dust bath? dont get me started. absolutely captivating. let's face it, you will get attached to this animal. chins are known to live between 18 and 25 years while stupid guinea pigs can only live up to 10. lame. plus chinchillas have the softest coat in the animal kingdom. think I am joking? I'm not. and you should stop joking around and get a chinchilla. CHINNYYY