The Best Time and Place To Buy a New Grill

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If your plans include grilling out this spring and summer, it may be time for a new grill.

First, there are a few things you should know so that you get the best deal. For example, have you ever noticed that things tend to be more expensive just when you need them?

Need a New Grill? Here’s the Best Time and Place To Buy

Retailers know the best times of the year to hike prices — especially on hot items. Fortunately, we know the best times to take advantage of markdowns!

The Clark Deals team is always on the hunt for the best, most current deals. In this article, we’ll cover the best time to buy a grill and the best places to make your purchase. 

When To Buy a Grill

Whether you’re shopping for a charcoal, gas or an electric grill, you’ll find better prices during certain seasons and holidays. So when is the best time to buy a grill?

There are many promotional markdowns and sales during early summer, but buying off-season is always the best time to save the most.

In recent years, we’ve actually seen the best deals on grills during early fall.

Number of grills deals posted by ClarkDeals.com since 2016

While there are tons of deals available on grills right now, we expect to see the best prices in September.

Labor Day weekend is a great time to shop for a new grill. Many retailers offer sales in honor of the holiday, and you will be able to find markdowns and rollbacks on popular grill brands.

We’ve seen low prices in the past on Char-Broil grills as well as Weber, Kingsford, Char-Griller, Blue Rhino and more!

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Even after Labor Day, you’ll see prices on grills continue to fluctuate and drop as they become clearance products and retail stock clears out. When you see these deals, be sure to compare prices and grab them fast. 

Where To Buy a Grill

When it comes to shopping for a grill, one of your first questions may be, “Where should I go?”

If you prefer shopping at brick-and-mortar stores, you’ll find great deals at home improvement retailers like Home Depot and Lowe’s. Keep an eye out during seasonal sales for some of the best prices at these stores. 

On the other hand, money expert Clark Howard often shops at smaller, less well-known stores like Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. Small stores can be great places to score big savings.

Here’s where we’ve seen the best deals on grills since 2016.

Number of grills on deals by store posted by ClarkDeals.com since 2016

As you can see, Walmart is a great place to consider while shopping for a grill. Many of its products are listed online with free in-store pickup. You can typically get free shipping on orders over $35.

On the other hand, money expert Clark Howard often shops at smaller, less well-known stores like Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. Small stores can be great places to score big savings.

If you’re used to shopping online, you’ve probably seen quite a few deals advertised by on sites such as eBay and Overstock, and it’s often hard to beat the convenience of Amazon.

Additionally, we’ve seen several great one-day deals on grills posted at Woot, which is owned by Amazon.

Amazon Prime members can usually get free shipping. But even if you’re not a Prime member, you can often get free shipping if you spend $25 or more.

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Action Plan: 3 Steps To Find a Great Deal on a New Grill

Whether you have time to spare or you’re hoping to purchase a new grill as quickly as possible, there are always ways to make sure you aren’t overpaying. If you’re ready to buy a new grill but you still aren’t sure where to start, follow these steps:

  1. Sign up for the Clark Deals newsletter to stay up to date on the most current deals
  2. Pay close attention to online and in-store sales, especially around Labor Day weekend
  3. Use Google Shopping and Camelcamelcamel to comparison shop to make sure you’re getting a great deal

Two more tips: Don’t forget to read the seller’s information on shipping, returns and warranties. And read the customer reviews; they can be very helpful when you’re shopping online.

If you can wait, you’ll find the best prices in September. Specifically, keep an eye out around Labor Day weekend. If you need to shop earlier, you’ll start seeing deals on grills pop up around May.

Ultimately, the way to get the best deal on a grill this year is to check prices regularly. The more time you give yourself to shop, the more likely you are to find a great deal on a grill you love.

When it comes to where you should make your purchase, it all depends on the final price. We recommend checking out places like Ollie’s Bargain Outlet as well as brick-and-mortar stores and online retailers. A little research and patience could save you big.

Where have you seen the best deals on grills? Let us know in our Clark.com Community!

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