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NYC Sells Vintage MetroCard Machines | New York City News
New York City is auctioning off vintage MetroCard vending machines from 1999—before the tap-to-pay era—offering a rare, nostalgic piece of transit history for $1,500 minimum. Bidders must pick up their winning machine within ten days and pay immediately. Though stripped of electronics, these heavy metal boxes spark debate: some see them as cool collector’s items, others wonder why anyone would want a bulky relic—and suggest museums are a better home. Bonus: rolls of MetroCards and circuit boards also up for grabs, making this a quirky, tech-timed throwback to NYC’s past. Listen in comfort:Get…
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