- Regular value remained unchanged: $3,000,000 → $3,000,000.
- Duped value remained unchanged: $2,500,000 → $2,500,000.
Value Change Explanation:
The community’s decision to keep Retrowave’s trading value at 3,000,000 reflects a consensus shaped by its balance of exclusivity, limited appeal, and stable collector demand that has neither weakened nor strengthened enough to justify an adjustment. Although the rim was originally obtained through the Level 9 reward in Season 23 and now exists only in trading circulation, the relatively low distribution of 370 copies keeps it rare enough to maintain its current valuation yet not so scarce that it provokes bidding wars among high-end collectors. Discussions within the Jailbreak Trading Network throughout recent weeks highlighted that despite minor historical adjustments—such as earlier increases when overall rim values were rising—Retrowave’s market performance had plateaued, signaled by its low demand rating of 2.13 and modest trading frequency of 787 trades. Traders pointed out that while it benefits from being a Season Pass exclusive and carries a respectable Collector Rarity Score of 356, its narrow visual appeal and lack of synergy with newer vehicle releases limit its desirability compared to more dynamic or recently hyped items. Some collectors still consider it a long-term hold due to its fixed availability and slowly declining circulation, but that sentiment has not translated into higher offer activity or trade value spikes. On the trading island and through active logs, Retrowave has remained primarily a niche collectible rather than a liquid asset, meaning it tends to move when buyers specifically seek to complete past seasonal collections, not for profit trades or quick exchanges. Even though recent updates across the Jailbreak Trading Network have shown other items rising as players chase nostalgia-driven or performance-linked collectibles, Retrowave’s muted performance confirms that its 3,000,000 valuation accurately matches current trading patterns—high enough to respect its rarity but not inflated given its limited appeal and low demand momentum, leading the poll’s participants to conclude there was no market justification for either a raise or a drop.
Additional Item Information:
The Retrowave is a distinctive rim within the Jailbreak Trading Expansion known for its glowing neon aesthetic and nostalgic 1980s-inspired design, evoking the visual style of vaporwave and synthwave culture through its angular shapes, bright magenta and cyan color accents, and a smooth, pulsating glow effect that makes it stand out especially under low-light or nighttime settings in-game. It gives vehicles a futuristic, retro-tech appearance that many players associate with the nightclub or cyberpunk themes present in Jailbreak’s evolving art direction. Originally obtainable exclusively during Season 23 (S23) as a Pass Exclusive reward at Level 9, the Retrowave rim has since become unobtainable through progression and now circulates only through Trading Island interactions. Its limited total distribution of approximately 370 copies combined with only 787 recorded trades makes it a recognized collectible piece despite a relatively low demand rating of 2.13, suggesting that while casual traders may overlook it, dedicated collectors highly value its exclusivity and design. Its current estimated trading value fluctuates around 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 Jailbreak cash on the Jailbreak Trading Network, although its collector rarity score of 356 indicates scarcity rather than broad market appeal. The Retrowave’s design takes clear inspiration from mid-1980s synthwave aesthetics that align with neon cityscapes, glowing grids, and retro car culture, fitting smoothly into Jailbreak’s futuristic performance vehicles when equipped. Performance-wise, as a rim, it does not alter handling, speed, or traction; its gameplay impact is purely visual, but players often pair it with matching neon or hyperchrome finishes for symmetry and visual allure, highlighting the customization depth of the Trading Expansion. Since its introduction, no reworks or mechanical adjustments have been made, though minor lighting updates in later patches slightly improved reflection details and emissive intensity, giving it a sharper in-game glow with newer rendering updates. The community reception of the Retrowave has been quietly positive—while not one of the most sought-after limiteds, it carries a reputation as an underappreciated gem and a cultural symbol of players active during S23, marking a distinct aesthetic era in the Jailbreak seasonal catalog. Veterans regard it as a subtle status indicator of dedication to seasonal progression and early engagement with Trading Expansion systems. Its legacy lies in its representation of a transitional period where visual cosmetic uniqueness became a trading commodity alongside performance-based items. Trivia surrounding Retrowave includes that its design was one of the first rims to include a continuous light effect that reacts slightly to environmental illumination, and it often features in player-generated showcases of neon-themed vehicle builds. Many longtime collectors see it as part of the “neon wave” set of collectibles that symbolized Jailbreak’s embrace of nostalgic science-fiction styles, maintaining a quiet but enduring place in the market for those who appreciate rarity, aesthetics, and the game’s evolving visual identity.
Voting Summary:
- Total Participants: 12 members.
- All Votes Counted: 26 votes tallied.
- Market Regulators: 6 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: 1 votes.
- Increase Value by $750,000: 5 votes.
- Increase Value by $500,000: 0 votes.
- Increase Value by $250,000: 7 votes.
- Keep Item's Value Unchanged: 13 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 1393105931914444970 voted (🌟 3x): Increase by $750,000.
- User ID 805913062203719700 voted (🌟 3x): Increase by $250,000.
- User ID 929896889082585128 voted (🌟 3x): Increase by $250,000.
- User ID 709584568058904617 voted (🌟 3x): Keep Current Value.
- User ID 748457449295708221 voted (🌟 5x): Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1282008222940528715 voted (🌟 3x): Keep Current Value.
- User ID 977350048780275772 voted: Increase by $1,000,000.
- User ID 907082935373533184 voted: Increase by $750,000.
- User ID 1030856995873509437 voted: Increase by $750,000.
- User ID 1330293292847464552 voted: Increase by $250,000.
- User ID 1246933956587159572 voted: Keep Current Value.
- User ID 1379505760207372328 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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