Those of us in the UK looking to get a cheap iPhone 6 in the United States will have to look elsewhere as the pound crashes to a new 31-year low.
British holiday tourists have long used the United States as an easy opportunity to pick up cheap iPhone 6 devices, namely thanks to the strength of the pound against the dollar. This morning however, the UK currency feel to record 31-year low of just $1.30, negating any money-saving opportunities for savvy international shoppers.
The stark crash comes in the wake of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, triggered by the referendum vote on June 23rd. With a 52-48 majority in the leave camp, it has caused the UK and EU markets to fluctuate considerably since the vote, with potential deals such as our European Roaming plans thrown into question.
I want my cheap iPhone 6
Previously, the lesser sales tax in the United States would mean you could pick up an Apple iPhone for as little as £390, though prices have been steadily rising since mid-2014. Still, UK tourists could hope to save roughly £50-80 on the typical Apple device when compared to buying at home. Today represents the first day that we’ve seen this change, with the US price hitting £544 (including sales tax), £5 more than when buying outright in the UK.
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Via Telegraph
