Originally Posted by
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I have, on more than one occasion. Stainless steel is fast becoming the Formica of kitchen finishes, once considered high-end, and modern, but now very dated and undesirable.

You're kidding right. You have no clue what you are talking about.
Black stainless is a fad. Go with stainless and get yourself a can of Wegmans Stainless steal cleaner. We have all brand new Kitchen Aid stainless and have zero issues with smudges or finger prints.