MetroCards sold for thousands of dollars online days after discontinuation
ABC7 New York••business
Key Points:
- MetroCards are becoming collector's items now that the MTA has stopped selling them.
- On eBay, MetroCards are listed for prices ranging from $6 to $5,000, with most listings featuring the traditional blue and yellow cards.
- A notable listing includes a set of four original MetroCards from 1994 in unsealed packaging, priced at $100.
- The discontinuation of MetroCards has increased interest among collectors and sellers on online marketplaces.
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