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MTA Auctions Retired MetroCard Vending Machines

The sale offers collectors non-operational vending machines that mark the final disposal of MetroCard infrastructure.

Overview

  • The MTA opened online bidding for a limited number of full-size and express MetroCard vending machines on Wednesday, August 5.
  • Machines are sold 'as-is' in non-operational condition with all electronic and payment components removed and winners must pay when notified.
  • Successful bidders must arrange pickup within 10 days at MTA-designated sites in Brooklyn or Queens and buyers are responsible for heavy transport and loading.
  • Reports differ on the auction deadline, with multiple outlets citing an Aug. 19 closing at 8 p.m. and others listing Aug. 25 at 8 p.m., so prospective bidders should confirm the date on the MTA bid form.
  • The machines date to 1999, were designed by Antenna Design, and range from roughly 1,050-pound full-sized units to 210-pound express units, making them sought-after memorabilia for collectors and design fans.