LCD TV + SCART RGB socket/lead = LCD monitor + VGA socket adaptor as far as quality goes so this must be a yank issue given you can get 20" TV for ~£150. :confused:
The keywords to look for to get an international TV in the US are "Multisystem TV". I found this out by some chance Googling. Once you Google those search terms, you'll find that there are special dealers that can get the PAL/SECAM compatible TV sets in the US.