- Regular value increased: $4,000,000 → $5,000,000.
- Duped value increased: $3,750,000 → $4,750,000.
Value Change Explanation:
The community poll for the Shell Classic pushed its valuation upward by $1,000,000 to land at $5,000,000 because traders began to reevaluate its positioning in the Jailbreak Trading Expansion market after noticing a combination of limited availability, shifting sentiment about legacy items, and renewed interest following discussions about its potential departure from circulation. While the car itself has long been criticized for uninspiring performance and low demand, reflected in its modest demand rating of 2.20 out of 10, the perception of value in Jailbreak Trading is less about raw utility and far more tied to rarity, exclusivity, and cultural presence. At the time the poll was initiated, the Shell Classic was worth around $4,000,000 on the trading side and only slightly less duplicated value-wise, signaling that the community did not place a premium on using it but acknowledged it had some value as an older, harder-to-obtain safe-exclusive design. However, with only 1,480 copies circulating and just over 3,200 trades occurring in the most recent period, it became clear to more seasoned traders that supply is tightening, creating a floor effect on its valuation regardless of its underwhelming gameplay effectiveness. Additionally, conversations on Trading Island and in broader Jailbreak Trading circles emphasized how vehicles tied to safes often receive sudden spikes in popularity once rumors or confirmations suggest they will no longer be obtainable in the same way, and similar patterns were seen previously with other safe-based cosmetics. This narrative of scarcity and collectability began to outweigh the drawbacks of the Shell Classic’s low performance, and the poll reflected that corrected perspective in the form of a higher valuation. The bump to $5,000,000 was therefore not just a simple inflationary reaction but rather an adjustment that aligned Shell Classic more closely with player-driven market trends that prize rarity over utility, solidifying its reputation as one of the safer mid-tier long-term holds in the Jailbreak Trading market.
Additional Item Information:
The Shell Classic in the Jailbreak Trading Expansion is a unique collectible vehicle that stands out more for its vintage-inspired design than its actual gameplay performance, modeled after a retro roadster with rounded bodywork, a nostalgic silhouette, and a design that emphasizes aesthetics over speed or handling. In-game, it evokes the feel of an older sports car, with a clean, polished look that appeals to players who enjoy collecting visually distinctive rides. Originally, the Shell Classic was only available through Tier 5 Legendary safes, tying it to one of the highest rarity pools within the crate system, and because it is no longer obtainable directly through safes, acquisition is now entirely dependent on trading within the Jailbreak Trading Island economy. With a distribution of only 1,480 copies released into circulation and a record of 3,252 trades, it remains a relatively scarce vehicle in ownership despite its low desirability, which reflects in its current demand rating of just 2.20. Its performance is generally regarded as underwhelming, with a top speed of around 185 MPH, vehicle health capped at 100 HP, and lackluster acceleration that takes roughly 7.5 seconds to build momentum, which puts it well below modern or higher-tier supercars in terms of practical usability for pursuits, escapes, or general gameplay utility. The Shell Classic’s inspiration is clearly rooted in real-world vintage roadsters, drawing from mid-20th-century automotive design language that emphasizes classic curves, chrome details, and pedigree over raw performance, which aligns with the image it portrays as an item more suitable for showcasing style than competitive driving. Over time, updates and balancing shifts within the Jailbreak Trading Network adjusted its valuation to better reflect market conditions, with its current value stabilizing around 3,000,000 cash, but this is more a reflection of scarcity and cosmetic appeal rather than demand, and the vehicle has never been meaningfully buffed or altered to improve its handling or overall performance. Within the community, the Shell Classic has carved out a reputation as a low-performance but collectible vehicle that generates mixed reception; collectors appreciate its exclusivity and the sense of prestige attached to owning an item tied to the discontinued high-tier safes, while casual players often dismiss it as “dead inventory” or simply a trade chip of middling value compared to sought-after cars with both rarity and useful speed. Despite its low gameplay impact, it has retained a niche legacy as a symbol of the safe era in Jailbreak and marks a transition to the newer Trading Expansion economy, making it more of a conversation piece than a go-to vehicle. Notably, although it has low demand overall, some traders leverage its scarcity to secure niche deals, and its relatively low number of distributed copies makes it one of the rarer “classic” safe cars, which may give it long-term collectible potential even if its current place in the market is lukewarm. Trivia surrounding the car highlights that many players who pulled it from safes often abandoned it due to poor performance but years later rediscovered its status as an unobtainable, sparking renewed though modest interest in its collectible appeal rather than practical gameplay relevance.
Voting Summary:
- Total Participants: 14 members.
- All Votes Counted: 30 votes tallied.
- Market Regulators: 7 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: 28 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: 0 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: 2 votes.
Community Poll Participants:
- User ID 667518810114359298 voted (🌟 3x): Increase by $1,000,000.
- User ID 707805717947482222 voted (🌟 3x): Increase by $1,000,000.
- User ID 709584568058904617 voted (🌟 5x): Increase by $1,000,000.
- User ID 929896889082585128 voted (🌟 3x): Increase by $1,000,000.
- User ID 1131450685939003503 voted (🌟 3x): Increase by $1,000,000.
- User ID 1330293292847464552 voted (🌟 3x): Increase by $1,000,000.
- User ID 1393105931914444970 voted (🌟 3x): Increase by $1,000,000.
- User ID 794735360767819796 voted: Increase by $1,000,000.
- User ID 923258711768707092 voted: Increase by $1,000,000.
- User ID 1031572913045917746 voted: Increase by $1,000,000.
- User ID 1246933956587159572 voted: Increase by $1,000,000.
- User ID 1282432897453789205 voted: Increase by $1,000,000.
- User ID 1130487003088175195 voted: Decrease by $1,500,000.
- User ID 1386848542513041471 voted: Decrease by $1,500,000.
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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.
I need to know why is its value so high?
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