- Regular value remained unchanged: $1,750,000 → $1,750,000.
- Duped value remained unchanged: $1,500,000 → $1,500,000.
Value Change Explanation:
The community poll for the Shell Classic moved toward keeping its value unchanged at 1,750,000 because the item sits in a unique position within the Jailbreak Trading ecosystem where both its limited appeal and its relative scarcity balance each other out in a way that discourages a shift in price. While its origin from Tier 5 Legendary safes initially gave it some prestige, its reputation has long been affected by its underwhelming performance as a vehicle, which in turn has capped its demand ceiling despite a nostalgic design that appeals to collectors. At the start of the poll, the trading value sat notably higher than its duped value, which indicated that players perceived it as more desirable in exchanges than its raw rarity might suggest, but still not strong enough to justify a further increase. Current data backs this perception with a demand rating of 3.48 out of 10, classified as medium, meaning that while it does see consistent activity in trades, it is not sought after to the degree that would pressure the market upward in the way that top-tier vehicles or high-demand safes do. Distribution numbers show around 850 copies in circulation, which is relatively limited but not restrictive enough to spark artificial scarcity-driven bids, and the 2,960 trades logged in the past month reveal that the item continues to move hands at a steady but not explosive pace, reinforcing that it has settled into a stable niche rather than a competitive hotspot among traders. In recent community discussions, many players acknowledged that the Shell Classic’s value is less tied to in-game usefulness and more connected to its identity as a collectible, with those who secured it often noting that it is leaving circulation but still dismissing it as a viable vehicle for competitive gameplay. This collective sentiment explains why the value did not gain upward momentum; demand is steady but not surging, and its presence in trades indicates sufficient supply to meet the current interest without creating added pressure. The Trading Network has also emphasized that the vehicle’s pricing aligns well with overall market trends, framing the 1,750,000 value as appropriate for a medium-demand, legacy-style safe item—high enough to reflect its limited availability yet anchored by its lack of functional impact. As a result, community sentiment during the poll reflected broad agreement that adjusting the price in either direction would create unnecessary imbalance, so stability was favored over fluctuation, and this preservation of equilibrium is why the Shell Classic remains valued at 1,750,000.
Additional Item Information:
The Shell Classic in the Jailbreak Trading Expansion is a limited vehicle that quickly became known more for its collectible appeal than its gameplay performance. As its name suggests, the Shell Classic is a vintage-styled roadster with a sleek and retro body that emphasizes old-school automotive design rather than high-speed capability. It features smooth, rounded curves reminiscent of early 20th-century racing cars, giving it a unique aesthetic in comparison to Jailbreak’s more aggressive and modern sports cars. In-game, it feels relatively light and basic, aligning with its status as more of a nostalgic ode to car history than a true competitor in high-speed chases or escapes. The vehicle was originally obtainable through Tier 5 Legendary Safes, meaning players earned it through chance rather than direct purchase, immediately making it a rarity within Trading Island once it rotated out of available safes. Its availability today is entirely restricted to trading, with only 850 copies confirmed to exist and approximately 2,960 trades recorded, further cementing its status as a niche collectible asset tied to safes rather than gameplay functionality. With its top speed capped around 185 MPH, a 7.5-second acceleration, and a vehicle health of 100 HP, it falls short of almost all modern meta cars in both top speed contests and durability, which explains its low demand in ordinary play despite being classified as a Legendary-tier pull. This lack of performance is one of the significant reasons its demand rating sits at a moderate 3.48, indicating some trading interest but not the fervent pursuit reserved for higher utility vehicles like hypercars or seasonal exclusives. In terms of valuation, the Jailbreak Trading Network prices the Shell Classic at around 1,750,000 in-game cash, which places it in a mid-value position compared to other collectibles, as the value reflects rarity and aesthetic prestige over raw usability. The Shell Classic’s design was clearly inspired by early roadsters, specifically classic shells produced in the 1930s and 40s where emphasis was on simplicity and open-air driving rather than technological refinement, tying it into Jailbreak’s tradition of mixing modern supercars with historical vehicles. Across its lifecycle, the Shell Classic has not undergone significant buffs or rebalances, and developers have seemingly left it untouched since release—the lack of updates reinforcing its role as a nostalgia-driven showcase item as opposed to one constantly adjusted for balance. Within the community, its reception has been somewhat split: collectors and aesthetic-focused players view it as a prized “shelved” vehicle due to its disappearing availability, while competitive players often dismiss it as one of the least practical cars in recent Legendary rotations. Its legacy mainly belongs to safe-era collectors, where pulling the vehicle was a moment of excitement more for the rarity than for its gameplay contributions, and many traders today treat it as a cultural marker from the Safe System era rather than anything you’d deploy in police chases or races. A trivia point of note is that despite having only medium trade demand, it has appeared in far more trades than you might expect from its low performance, suggesting that players who own one often move it around Trading Island as a bargaining piece or use it as filler value in bundles rather than long-term keepsakes. This odd circulation pattern has made it a known yet underappreciated component of the Jailbreak economy, remembered more as a stylistic classic than as a meta-defining machine.
Voting Summary:
- Total Participants: 24 members.
- All Votes Counted: 42 votes tallied.
- Market Regulators: 9 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: 37 votes.
- Decrease Value by $250,000: 1 votes.
- Decrease Value by $500,000: 1 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: 3 votes.
Community Poll Participants:
- User ID 681917378338095184 voted (🌟 3x): Keep Current Value.
- User ID 707805717947482222 voted (🌟 3x): Keep Current Value.
- User ID 709584568058904617 voted (🌟 3x): Keep Current Value.
- User ID 929896889082585128 voted (🌟 3x): Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1251324919522918450 voted (🌟 3x): Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1312835106318057553 voted (🌟 3x): Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1317583463154716712 voted (🌟 3x): Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1393105931914444970 voted (🌟 3x): Keep Current Value.
- User ID 805913062203719700 voted (🌟 3x): Decrease by $1,500,000.
- User ID 648931217093296158 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 748457449295708221 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 860370225547444245 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 903410204861956106 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 934651974283051009 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1013287926156775534 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1061390068876591184 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1228788117486436405 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1246933956587159572 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1312523421925507072 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1330293292847464552 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1365477969413275669 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1368497844000129035 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1125006450075390043 voted: Decrease by $250,000.
- User ID 858148049444798484 voted: Decrease by $500,000.
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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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