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Gas grills: more features, higher prices.(Buyers guide)

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| June 01, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Low prices and year-round grilling have spawned record grill sales as patios and decks morph into outdoor-living space. But rising costs for raw materials such as stainless steel could mean higher prices this year.

Overseas manufacturing, mostly in China, is one way makers are trying to hold the line. More brands are also starting to use stainless only for trim or specific parts. You'll also find painted steel more common on lower-priced grills.

"As the price goes below $500, it's difficult to make an all-stainless-steel grill," explains Alex Gafford, director of research and development for Char-Broil, the biggest U.S. brand. Indeed, only one of the ...

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