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MetroCards Become Collectible Treasures, Prices Soar

1/9/2026

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) discontinued MetroCards, making them collector's items in New York City.
Online listings in New York City show prices ranging from $6 to $5,000.
Most listings feature the traditional blue and yellow cards, and one listing offers a set of four original MetroCards from 1994 for $100.
The surge in prices reflects growing interest in these now-unavailable items.

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Story summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) discontinued MetroCards, making them collector's items in New York City.
Online listings in New York City show prices ranging from $6 to $5,000.
Most listings feature the traditional blue and yellow cards, and one listing offers a set of four original MetroCards from 1994 for $100.
The surge in prices reflects growing interest in these now-unavailable items.