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Grill pricing follows a predictable annual pattern tied to retail seasons, and buying at the wrong point in that cycle routinely costs $50-$150 more for the identical model. Here’s how the year actually breaks down.
Late spring launch pricing is the worst time to buy
New model-year grills typically hit shelves in March through May at full retail price, timed to catch the peak of grilling season demand. If you can wait even a few months, you’ll pay the premium for being first rather than for the product itself.
Labor Day through early fall is the strongest discount window
Retailers need to clear current-year inventory before next year’s models arrive, and Labor Day sales combined with the general falloff in grilling demand after summer typically produce the deepest discounts of the year — often 20-30% off spring pricing on the same model.
| Product | Standout Feature | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Weber Spirit® EX‑325 Smart Gas Grill, Outdoor Cooking, Propane Gril… | 10-year limited warranty | Check Price → |
| Arcedo Grill Cover Compatible with Pit Boss 820 Deluxe, Pro Series… | Perfect Fit for Pit Boss 820 Deluxe – Precisely cut to 56″ Width x 27″ Depth x 46″ Heig… | Check Price → |
| Weber® Original Kettle Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch, Black | This Weber kettle grill has space to hold up to 13 burgers made with a Weber burger pre… | Check Price → |
- 10-year limited warranty
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Black Friday matters more for accessories than grills themselves
Grills do go on sale during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but the deeper discounts in that window tend to be on accessories, covers, and smaller portable units rather than full-size flagship grills, which retailers already discounted in September.
- Perfect Fit for Pit Boss 820 Deluxe – Precisely cut to 56″ Width x 27″ Depth x 46″ Height, it is custom-designed to fit for Pit…
- Waterproof and All-Weather Protection – Crafted from waterproof polyester fabric with PVC lining, this grill cover for Pit Boss…
- Reinforced Stitching and Tear-Resistant – Features high-density reinforced stitching and sturdy fabric construction, enhancing…
Winter clearance is where the real bargains hide
January and February are the lowest-demand months for grill sales, and retailers holding leftover stock will often mark it down further to clear floor space for spring shipments. This is a strong window for last-year’s-model pellet grills and kettle charcoal grills specifically, since demand for those categories drops the most in cold months.
- This Weber kettle grill has space to hold up to 13 burgers made with a Weber burger press; The durable-plated steel cooking gra…
- Easy Ash Cleanup: The One-Touch cleaning system included in the black charcoal grill has an aluminized steel ash catcher, allow…
- Durability and Flavor Retention: Porcelain-enameled lid and bowl are engineered to withstand high temperatures and retain heat;…
The practical takeaway
If you need a grill right now for a specific event, buy it and don’t wait — a slightly better price isn’t worth an empty patio on the day you needed it. If your current grill still works and you’re planning ahead, September and January are both real opportunities, and September has the wider selection of current models still in stock.
