Arbitrage with UK products and weak pound

[left-long-ago]

With the weak pound has anyone noticed some considerably cheaper Uk manufactured products? Thinking there must be some arbitrage opportunities to the EU/USA.

 

[Matt.WD]

At the lower end, I imagine most either rely on imported inputs to manufacture or were probably not that competitive on a global level to begin with. Anyone offering easily exportable remote services are probably one of the best placed right now (is my guess).

 

[Paul Kelly ICHYB]

In the UK they will not be considerably cheaper!!!

You need to look at markets where we are competitive in manufacturing. which are not many!

 

[webgeek]

Think forex. If you're looking at manufacturing and distribution, overseas, given the length of time in a production and sales cycle, you're really looking at the foreign exchange movement as a huge factor in your profitability already. So, why not just look directly at currency and currency futures trading?

 

[left-long-ago]

I remember last time the GBP went down to 105 to the euro my friend bought a Harley with about a 5k discount compared to the EU price. Unfortunately with the steering wheel on the right cars are out of question unless they are going to a RHD country.

I was also thinking things like rolex in the secondary market may take some time to adjust. I am sure there are many other things.