MetroCard Machines Sold Off | New York City News

MTA’s MetroCard era is officially over—but for some, the machines are relics worth thousands. Over sixty vintage vending units, stripped of tech guts, sold at auction to nostalgic fans like artist Brian Moore, who paid $2,250 to ship his to LA. With 380 bids and 31 sales finalized, the MTA also gifted a few to NYC schools for educational display. These heavy, patina-laden icons—first rolled out in 1999—defined New York transit culture for nearly three decades. Meanwhile, millions of unsold MetroCards linger, awaiting their own fate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c1f4ed1f15d2b06f