
- Regular value remained unchanged: $500,000 → $500,000.
- Duped value remained unchanged: $250,000 → $250,000.
Value Change Explanation:
The community poll for Lava ultimately maintained the item’s valuation at $500,000 because players recognized that despite its background as a free reward from Season 13 at level 8, its current market conditions did not justify a shift in either direction, with both scarcity and demand data reinforcing stability. The texture does hold collector appeal given its Season Pass origin and a Collector Rarity Score of 345, but with 418 copies still circulating and 880 recent trades in just the last month, it is neither scarce enough nor in high enough demand to push prices higher. This is further reflected in the low Demand Rating of 2.11 out of 10, which indicates muted interest across the active trading community, especially when compared to similar cosmetic-based items that achieve higher interest either through flashier aesthetics or more limited availability. Although the Duped Value began at only $250,000, traders showed little enthusiasm for discounting the market price toward that figure, since doing so would undervalue a piece that remains a season-exclusive cosmetic with limited re-obtainment opportunities outside trading, and undervaluing could discourage circulation. On the other side, there was no groundswell supporting an increase in value because recent discussions within the Jailbreak Trading Network highlighted how many cosmetics such as the Lava texture function as mid-range collection fillers rather than high-demand prestige items, with trading activity in the past month showing consistent exchanges that reinforced its standing as a stable, moderately valued cosmetic. The ongoing conversations around comparable textures like Fire and White Marble further emphasized that values in this category track closely to both style preference and moderate circulation, meaning sudden speculative rises are rare without an external reintroduction or a surge in thematic popularity. With new expansions like Trading Island ensuring a steady flow of limited items and traders leveraging marketplaces that make buying and selling simple, undervalued textures quickly get traded while overvalued ones face stagnation, leaving many participants to conclude that maintaining balance at $500,000 was the most realistic reflection of market dynamics. Taken together, the history of being a free reward, the relatively broad distribution, the observable volume of recent trades, the low demand score, and the wider sentiment that cosmetics of this tier sit comfortably in the mid-market range all aligned to convince the community that no adjustment was warranted, thereby keeping its established trading value in place.
Additional Item Information:
The Lava texture in the Jailbreak Trading Expansion is a highly distinctive vehicle customization option that instantly stands out thanks to its molten-rock aesthetic, designed to resemble glowing streams of magma with fiery cracks running through a dark surface, giving vehicles a volcanic and aggressive appearance. It was originally introduced as part of Season 13 and was unlocked as a free reward at Level 8, meaning it was accessible to players without the Season Pass, which contributed to a relatively larger distribution compared to rarer premium rewards. Today, it can no longer be obtained through seasonal progression and is instead only accessible through the trading system on Trading Island, where its value is defined not just by fixed rarity metrics but also by player demand and preference for cosmetic appeal. In terms of availability, the Lava texture is cataloged with 418 copies in circulation and has been traded 880 times, making it moderately scarce but not extremely rare, and its collector rarity score of 345 places it in the mid-tier of collectible standings. The current demand rating is low at 2.11, reflecting its modest desirability when compared to flashier or older limited textures, but some collectors still pursue it as part of completing seasonal sets or for aesthetic themes. Its design likely draws inspiration from natural lava flows and volcanic patterns, paralleling in-game material effects like fire particles and heat-based designs, aligning with the way Jailbreak often introduces textures inspired by natural phenomena. As a performance-related detail, since it is strictly cosmetic, it does not impact handling, acceleration, or top speed of vehicles, though players note its visual boldness pairs well with certain rides like the Torpedo, Brulee, or Beam Hybrid to create aggressive showpiece builds for display on Trading Island. The texture itself has not undergone major reworks or balancing changes since its introduction, as visual textures rarely receive statistical adjustments, though lighting engine updates in Jailbreak have sometimes increased the visual vibrancy of glowing patterns like the Lava design, making it appear more dynamic than at release. Community reception has been mixed, as while it was initially appreciated for its fiery style and the fact that it was a free unlock, it never reached the high status of ultra-rare legendary finishes, so its legacy lies more in being an accessible yet memorable part of Season 13 rather than a defining collectible. Over time, many players see it less as a must-have investment piece and more as a cosmetic with niche appeal for themed garages, but its limited seasonal availability ensures it retains some prestige as a texture unavailable to new players outside of trading. As trivia, Lava stands out as one of the few textures to embody a natural phenomenon rather than geometrical or abstract patterns, and veteran players occasionally use it as a status callback to prove they actively played during Season 13, making it symbolic of that era in the game. Furthermore, its trading history reveals that while demand is low, its transactions outpace some higher-value textures, indicating that despite muted market interest, it remains an active circulation item favored by collectors looking to diversify their inventories without chasing high-end values.
Voting Summary:
- Total Participants: 11 members.
- All Votes Counted: 11 votes tallied.
- Market Regulators: 0 regulators.
Community Poll Votes Breakdown:
- Increase Value by $1,500,000: 0 votes.
- Increase Value by $1,250,000: 0 votes.
- Increase Value by $1,000,000: 0 votes.
- Increase Value by $750,000: 0 votes.
- Increase Value by $500,000: 0 votes.
- Increase Value by $250,000: 0 votes.
- Keep Item's Value Unchanged: 11 votes.
- Decrease Value by $250,000: 0 votes.
- Decrease Value by $500,000: 0 votes.
- Decrease Value by $750,000: 0 votes.
- Decrease Value by $1,000,000: 0 votes.
- Decrease Value by $1,250,000: 0 votes.
- Decrease Value by $1,500,000: 0 votes.
Community Poll Participants:
- User ID 342722507918540801 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 833395666091769918 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 863848880563159061 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1051857153561997434 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1063593010929094768 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1084186898559422594 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1091196125068922881 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1219504652765106218 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1246933956587159572 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1307824698712789065 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1337338551649701951 voted: Keep Current Value.
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Miscellaneous Information:
- Priority multipliers increase the weight of votes in the final tally.
- Explanations are AI-generated using real-time search engine results.
- Certain participants are regulators who maintain market integrity.
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