Is it still possible to find an iconic yellow MetroCard anywhere
Hi everyone,
I am planning my first-visit to NYC this coming September. Visiting New York has been a lifelong dream of some sort for me—I've always been fascinated by the city's culture, energy, and urban landscape.
As a specific hobby of mine, whenever I visit a new city, I love keeping the local transit cards as a souvenir. For years, I’ve dreamed of owning one of the iconic yellow MTA MetroCards. However, I know the city has been phasing them out in favor of OMNY, and I read that they are becoming increasingly difficult (or nearly impossible) to get from standard station booths or vending machines.
Since I’ll be there in September, I wanted to ask the locals: Is there any place left in the city where I might still be able to find or purchase an unused or even a vintage/collectible yellow MetroCard? Are there specific stations that still dispense them, or perhaps transit museums/gift shops that sell old stock or commemorative versions?
I’d highly appreciate any tips or leads on this. Thanks in advance!