Retired MetroCard machines fetch thousands at MTA auction
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The MTA auctioned off more than 60 retired MetroCard vending machines, drawing about 380 bids and finalizing 31 sales. Prices hovered around $2,000–$3,000 per unit, with several machines donated to NYC public schools and others set to be kept as memorabilia as OMNY replaces MetroCard.
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