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Retrophone, based in London, revives old mobile phones, turning them into fashionable accessories. Since its inception seven months ago, the company has seen a significant increase in sales, from 50 to over 700 phones monthly. Customers order these phones and their accessories online. Retrophone's offerings range from discontinued new models to popular second-hand ones. The company emphasizes the environmental benefits of recycling phones, while also catering to collectors with iconic models like the Motorola 8800.

What is the primary focus of Retrophone as mentioned in the video?

• Creating phone accessories

• Reviving and selling old mobile phones

• Developing new smartphone models

• Manufacturing phone parts

How has Retrophone's sales performance changed since its inception?

• Sales have decreased significantly

• Sales have remained constant

• Sales have increased from 50 to over 700 phones a month

• Sales have fluctuated without a clear trend

What types of phones does Retrophone offer?

• Only the latest smartphone models

• Both discontinued new models and popular second-hand ones

• Only second-hand models

• Only brand new models

What additional benefit does Retrophone provide besides phone fashion?

• Offering free phone repairs

• Offering discounts on new phones

• Recycling old phones for environmental benefits

• Providing phone insurance

Which iconic phone model is highlighted as a must-have for collectors?

• Samsung Galaxy S

• iPhone 3G

• Motorola 8800

• Nokia 3310