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NYC MetroCard — Set of 10 | Brand New, Never Used | Museum-Grade Preserved | Collector's Item
MetroCards are now officially retired, permanently replaced by the OMNY contactless system. These iconic pieces of New York City history are now permanent collector's items—and their value will only increase over time.
What You're Getting:10 brand new, never-used MetroCards from sealed stacks of 100 (old stock, 2016–2020). Every card is in absolute mint unused museum grade condition.
How These Are Stored (This Is What Sets Mine Apart):These cards are preserved in museum-grade, refrigerator-sized environmental control cabinets maintained at:
- 65°F constant temperature
- 35–40% optimal humidity
- Completely UV-free environment (zero color fading)
- Argon/neon atmosphere (85% argon, 15% neon)
- Vacuum-purged with a vintage 1990s medical-grade vacuum pump every single time the cabinet is accessed
These cards havenever been touched by human hands, never exposed to heat, never exposed to UV light, and never been in contact with open air since being placed in storage.
How to Spot Fake "New" Cards:Don't be fooled by sellers claiming their cards are new. Here's what to look for:
- Magnetic strip scratches— Every card that's been swiped has horizontal scratches running the full length of the strip. No exceptions.
- Fingerprints and skin oils— Handling leaves smudging that's hard to fully remove.
- Warping or bending— From handling and repeated swiping.
Mine havenone of thesebecause they have genuinely never been used or handled.
Shipping:Each set ships in acid-free, non-wax parchment sleeves—the same material used to transport high-grade banknotes to PCGS/NGC for professional certification and grading. Cards are never touched by bare hands during packaging. SHIPPING IS FREE!!
