
- Regular value increased: $5,000,000 → $6,000,000.
- Duped value increased: $4,750,000 → $5,750,000.
Value Change Explanation:
The community poll for the Shell Classic led to its value increasing by $1,000,000 to reach $6,000,000 because traders within the Jailbreak Trading Network reassessed its role in the market and recognized that its scarcity and relevance as an unobtainable Tier 5 Legendary safe vehicle outweighed its lackluster performance and low demand rating of 2.18. At the start of the poll, its trading value was only $5,000,000 with a duped value slightly below that, reflecting a period when opinions were still heavily shaped by its poor usability and the perception that it was one of the least desired legendary vehicles. However, ongoing discussions across trading circles have increasingly highlighted the fact that the Shell Classic is no longer directly obtainable in any way outside of existing inventory circulation, which immediately gives it a rarity premium that collectors and veterans place significant weight on. Though its distribution still shows 1,542 copies and only 3,366 monthly trades, the relatively low turnover demonstrates that many players holding the item are not actively trading it away, leading to a tightening supply relative to casual demand. Market sentiment shifted after more attention was brought to its identity as an authentic safe-exclusive collectible, especially in comparison to reintroduced or recycled vehicles that have recently seen supply spikes through events or updates. This created a growing narrative in the community that the Shell Classic, despite being mechanically unimpressive, is one of the few “pure collector” vehicles in the Trading Expansion, and community polls provided a platform for these views to directly affect formal valuation. The connection between value recognition and player psychology in this case is significant, as the poll became not just a measure of trading numbers but also of cultural relevance, where collectors and prestige-oriented traders pushed for the adjustment to better reflect its historical importance. Additionally, shifts in value perception toward safer, rarer investments came after several rapid devaluations of newer vehicles, leading players to prioritize stable holdings like the Shell Classic, boosting its reputation as a long-term tradeable rather than an active-performing vehicle. By the time the poll concluded, momentum had firmly built around the idea that its low demand rating was misleading when compared to its rarity and collector appeal, and the new $6,000,000 valuation clarified its transition from a dismissed low-demand car into a niche high-value asset recognized for its longevity in the Jailbreak Trading ecosystem.
Additional Item Information:
The Shell Classic in the Jailbreak Trading Expansion is a rare vehicle that holds a peculiar place in the game’s trading ecosystem due to its origins, aesthetic, and performance. Item Information: The Shell Classic is styled after a vintage American roadster, designed with sleek curves, an open-top build, rounded wheel arches, and a distinctly retro vibe that sets it apart visually from Jailbreak’s more modern or futuristic line of cars. It exudes an old-school racing feel, prioritizing looks over practical utility, and comes with a base vehicle health of 100 HP. Availability: The Shell Classic was originally obtained from Tier 5 Legendary safes, making it part of the elusive set of safe-exclusive cars. Because safes have since been retired and are no longer obtainable, the Shell Classic is now unobtainable via normal gameplay and only circulates through the trading system on Trading Island. With a total distribution of only 1,542 copies and 3,366 recorded trades, its presence in the player base is limited, though not as scarce as the most legendary unobtainables. Its demand rating is low at just 2.18, largely because players view it as more of a collectible than a performance-driven vehicle. Inspiration: The design of the Shell Classic is clearly inspired by vintage 20th-century roadsters, reminiscent of antique racing cars used in early American motorsports, further cementing its nostalgic and aesthetic appeal rather than any competitive advantage. Performance: Despite its visually striking retro design, its driving capability is underwhelming. With a top speed of about 185 MPH and acceleration times around 7.5 seconds, it falls far behind Jailbreak’s high-performance hypercars or utility vehicles. Its handling feels basic and unremarkable, without the fine-tuned agility of more expensive cars, making it impractical for pursuits, escapes, or speed runs. Its limited speed and dated design cement it as a novelty rather than a strategic gameplay choice. Updates and Changes: Since its release, the Shell Classic has not undergone major performance updates or rebalancing, and it remains unchanged from its original stats. Its unobtainable status after the safe system’s removal has shaped its importance more as a legacy item than an active gameplay tool. Community Reception and Legacy: The Jailbreak community generally regards the Shell Classic as a niche collector’s item rather than a must-have vehicle. Some collectors value it highly for its uniqueness and history, with estimated valuation hovering at around 3,000,000 in-game cash within trading circles. However, casual players often dismiss it because of its lackluster speed and utility. Culturally, it is not a status symbol in the same way as extremely rare items like seasonal event exclusives but instead holds a quiet, niche respect for being tied to the now-removed safe system, which makes it relevant for dedicated traders and nostalgic veterans. Trivia: The Shell Classic is often confused with the similarly named Classic vehicle and the Shell Mark-5, though it has no mechanical relation to them. Interestingly, despite being one of the easier legendary safes pulls compared to ultra-rares, it has achieved cult value purely due to its unobtainable status. It is also one of the few cars in Jailbreak that sits more squarely in the collector’s category than the functional meta, meaning its identity in the game’s economy comes more from scarcity and design than raw performance. This mixture of factors ensures that while the Shell Classic may not dominate the roads of Jailbreak, it remains cemented in the legacy of the Trading Expansion as a curiosity, a piece of history, and a reminder of the safes era.
Voting Summary:
- Total Participants: 16 members.
- All Votes Counted: 40 votes tallied.
- Market Regulators: 9 regulators.
Community Poll Votes Breakdown:
- Increase Value by $1,500,000: 8 votes.
- Increase Value by $1,250,000: 0 votes.
- Increase Value by $1,000,000: 18 votes.
- Increase Value by $750,000: 0 votes.
- Increase Value by $500,000: 3 votes.
- Increase Value by $250,000: 0 votes.
- Keep Item's Value Unchanged: 10 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: 1 votes.
Community Poll Participants:
- User ID 1068954885757862018 voted (🌟 3x): Increase by $1,500,000.
- User ID 1131450685939003503 voted (🌟 3x): Increase by $1,500,000.
- User ID 681917378338095184 voted (🌟 3x): Increase by $1,000,000.
- User ID 709584568058904617 voted (🌟 5x): Increase by $1,000,000.
- User ID 1317583463154716712 voted (🌟 5x): Increase by $1,000,000.
- User ID 1330293292847464552 voted (🌟 3x): Increase by $1,000,000.
- User ID 1393105931914444970 voted (🌟 3x): Increase by $500,000.
- User ID 698633563645542554 voted (🌟 3x): Keep Current Value.
- User ID 748457449295708221 voted (🌟 5x): Keep Current Value.
- User ID 976248658146254848 voted: Increase by $1,500,000.
- User ID 1162243955837108325 voted: Increase by $1,500,000.
- User ID 735889687838851142 voted: Increase by $1,000,000.
- User ID 1282432897453789205 voted: Increase by $1,000,000.
- User ID 762179412661501982 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1357635573078167552 voted: Keep Current Value.
- 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.
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