- Regular value decreased: $6,000,000 → $4,500,000.
- Duped value decreased: $5,750,000 → $4,250,000.
Value Change Explanation:
The community’s decision to lower the Shell Classic’s valuation reflected a growing consensus that its trading relevance in Jailbreak Trading had declined sharply, bringing its worth down by 1,500,000 to a new standing point of 4,500,000. This outcome emerged from several interrelated factors that became increasingly apparent through recent player feedback and transaction patterns. Although the Shell Classic had once carried nostalgic appeal due to its vintage roadster design and limited availability from Tier 5 Legendary safes, its functional shortcomings—particularly poor acceleration, low top speed, and minimal utility in both casual and competitive scenarios—made it far less desirable compared with other Tier 5 safes and modern alternatives. The community noticed that despite being classified as a Legendary-tier vehicle, its real trading power failed to match the expectations of that rarity level. Over the past month, its Demand Rating of 2.40 confirmed that very few traders were actively seeking it, and the 1,608 circulating copies highlighted that while it was not oversaturated, the number of available units far exceeded active buyer interest, creating a stagnant market. Furthermore, the 3,862 recorded trades indicated that the exchanges taking place often involved undervalued swaps or bundled offers, revealing that owners were attempting to offload it at reduced prices rather than hold it as a stable investment. In discussions within the Jailbreak Trading community, sentiments leaned toward categorizing the Shell Classic as more of a collector’s novelty than a functional or prestigious trade asset, particularly as new limited-time vehicles with higher aesthetic appeal and better performance entered circulation through seasonal updates and event safes. Another contributing factor was the recent shift in perceived baseline value across trading charts, where many Legendary-tier cars with superior capabilities were collectively re-evaluated upward, leaving the Shell Classic comparatively lagging. The Jailbreak Trading Network also registered a general trend of decreasing liquidity in lower-demand assets, as traders prioritized items linked to Hyperchrome or event-exclusive lines, compressing offers for classic safes and early-generation designs. The cumulative effect of weak demand, consistent undervaluation in active trades, and negative community sentiment toward its in-game performance directly influenced the community poll’s outcome, reinforcing the notion that the Shell Classic no longer merited its previous positioning at 6 million total combined value metrics and prompting its revised assessment at 4.5 million in trading worth. This adjustment aligned the item’s market perception more closely with real transaction behavior and broader player confidence in assets that demonstrate stronger visual appeal, driving performance, and status value within the current Jailbreak Trading economy.
Additional Item Information:
The Shell Classic in the Jailbreak Trading Expansion is a collectible Tier 5 Legendary vehicle that evokes the spirit of a vintage American roadster, featuring smooth curved fenders, an open two-seater cabin, and polished metallic detailing that gives it an authentic retro vibe unlike most high-performance or futuristic Jailbreak vehicles. In-game, it has a nostalgic, classic charm and presents itself as an antique symbol of early luxury motoring rather than a true speed contender. It originates from Tier 5 Legendary safes, meaning it was never directly purchasable in-season and remained rare due to the low drop chance from these high-tier safes. Its rarity, however, is offset by its low demand rating of 2.40, stemming largely from underwhelming stats and lackluster driving feel compared to newer hypercars. At a recorded value of approximately 3,000,000 cash in the Jailbreak Trading Network, it sits firmly in the low-tier limited niche—valued more for its collectibility than for actual utility. The Shell Classic reaches an estimated top speed of around 185 MPH, which is modest relative to mid-to-high-end Jailbreak vehicles, with an acceleration of roughly 7.5 seconds and a basic 100 HP vehicle health. Handling is smooth but sluggish, and the lack of modern suspension tuning gives it outdated traction and cornering performance, reinforcing its reputation as a “garage showpiece” rather than a viable getaway car. The car’s design inspiration appears rooted in 1930s–1940s American roadsters like the early Ford Deluxe and Chevy Master — streamlined with a mix of vintage racing cues but simplified for the game’s stylized visuals. No major mechanical updates or balancing adjustments have been reported since its introduction, though trading-era database recalibrations have affected its nominal value as newer collectible safes and modern vehicles entered circulation. The community generally perceives the Shell Classic as an acquired taste: some traders appreciate its nostalgic aesthetic and exclusivity, while others consider it a low-interest filler item that occupies space among Legendary-tier drops without commanding consistent trade value. With only about 1,608 copies distributed and 3,862 recorded trades, it remains relatively uncommon yet not sought after, reflecting a gap between scarcity and desirability in the Jailbreak economy. Culturally, it holds minor legacy importance as one of the few early-generation roadsters, occasionally used by collectors to showcase full-era garages or to complement vintage-themed outfit ensembles on Trading Island. Trivia surrounding the Shell Classic includes its reputation as one of the first “classic” builds to gain Legendary status purely on visual rarity rather than performance metrics, an unusual distinction in Jailbreak’s vehicle line-up. Some veteran players recall using the Shell Classic for roleplay or cinematic recreations of pre-modern police chases, cementing its small but loyal following among aesthetic purists who admire it as a symbol of old-school automotive spirit in a world dominated by hypercars and futuristic motorcycles.
Voting Summary:
- Total Participants: 22 members.
- All Votes Counted: 46 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: 5 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: 3 votes.
- Decrease Value by $1,250,000: 0 votes.
- Decrease Value by $1,500,000: 38 votes.
Community Poll Participants:
- User ID 1317583463154716712 voted (🌟 5x): Increase by $500,000.
- User ID 698633563645542554 voted (🌟 3x): Decrease by $1,000,000.
- User ID 667518810114359298 voted (🌟 3x): Decrease by $1,500,000.
- User ID 681917378338095184 voted (🌟 3x): Decrease by $1,500,000.
- User ID 709584568058904617 voted (🌟 5x): Decrease by $1,500,000.
- User ID 748457449295708221 voted (🌟 5x): Decrease by $1,500,000.
- User ID 929896889082585128 voted (🌟 3x): Decrease by $1,500,000.
- User ID 1068954885757862018 voted (🌟 3x): Decrease by $1,500,000.
- User ID 1393105931914444970 voted (🌟 3x): Decrease by $1,500,000.
- User ID 334813247892881419 voted: Decrease by $1,500,000.
- User ID 833395666091769918 voted: Decrease by $1,500,000.
- User ID 977350048780275772 voted: Decrease by $1,500,000.
- User ID 991544341417951314 voted: Decrease by $1,500,000.
- User ID 1044654346710822913 voted: Decrease by $1,500,000.
- User ID 1061390068876591184 voted: Decrease by $1,500,000.
- User ID 1191444534069043260 voted: Decrease by $1,500,000.
- User ID 1199431446264299550 voted: Decrease by $1,500,000.
- User ID 1246933956587159572 voted: Decrease by $1,500,000.
- User ID 1276764732157591605 voted: Decrease by $1,500,000.
- User ID 1282432897453789205 voted: Decrease by $1,500,000.
- User ID 1301201044985876491 voted: Decrease by $1,500,000.
- User ID 1420615212444287046 voted: Decrease by $1,500,000.
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Miscellaneous Information:
- Priority multipliers increase the weight of votes in the final tally.
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- Certain participants are regulators who maintain market integrity.
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