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New MetroCard (on-topic) |
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Posted by Allan on Wed Jun 25 17:55:58 2008 I am posting this here and on SubChat because it pertains to both.To announce the new SBS service on the Bx 12 bus line, the MTA has put out a new MetroCard. The front of the card is the same (in case someone misunderstands). On the back in light blue letters they have: +selectbusservice On June 29, 2008 the Bx12LTD becomes Bx12 Select Bus Service An innovative, faster, more reliable service without any additional cost to you. Your trip could be up to 20% faster. Find out more at www.mta.info Enjoy your ride I purchased from the first large MVM at Pelham Bay Park. I don't know what other stations would have them but it may be reasonable to assume it would be subway stations along the Bx 12 route {Pelham Parkway (2), Pelham Parkway (5), Fordham Road (B, D), Fordham Rd (4), 207th St (1), 207th St (A). I don't have any way to verify this though. |
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Posted by Mr RT on Thu Jun 26 06:14:25 2008, in response to New MetroCard (on-topic), posted by Allan on Wed Jun 25 17:55:58 2008. Thanks for the heads up !!!! |
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Posted by Mr RT on Thu Jun 26 12:01:24 2008, in response to Re: New MetroCard (on-topic), posted by Mr RT on Thu Jun 26 06:14:25 2008. BTW, they are also available at the end of the "A" at 207th ...our mutual friend bought one this AM there. |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Thu Jun 26 12:28:57 2008, in response to Re: New MetroCard (on-topic), posted by Mr RT on Thu Jun 26 12:01:24 2008. no way!!!!!! Which MVM or MEM or booth??? I need to buy a new 30-Day Unlimited today and besides the card I'll buy for collecting purposes, I'd also love to have the SBS card as my 30-Day. |
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Posted by Mr RT on Thu Jun 26 13:54:44 2008, in response to Re: New MetroCard (on-topic), posted by Terrapin Station on Thu Jun 26 12:28:57 2008. W-A-Y ... try the booth |
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Posted by r17-6599 on Thu Jun 26 14:42:30 2008, in response to Re: New MetroCard (on-topic), posted by Mr RT on Thu Jun 26 12:01:24 2008. Geeze, I was lucky and found one today on a bus seat.jrc |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Thu Jun 26 14:52:29 2008, in response to Re: New MetroCard (on-topic), posted by Mr RT on Thu Jun 26 13:54:44 2008. But I hope it's in the machines so I can use my pre-tax transit debit card. |
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Posted by b1bus on Thu Jun 26 22:47:38 2008, in response to New MetroCard (on-topic), posted by Allan on Wed Jun 25 17:55:58 2008. One up on EBAY already. |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Thu Jun 26 23:05:06 2008, in response to Re: New MetroCard (on-topic), posted by b1bus on Thu Jun 26 22:47:38 2008. That guy always has one up on ebay before the general population can get one the legal way. I assume he works for NYCT or has connections with a Station Agent. How else can he consistently get VOIDED Metrocards so early? I don't see why he hasn't been stopped. |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Thu Jun 26 23:38:33 2008, in response to Re: New MetroCard (on-topic), posted by Mr RT on Thu Jun 26 13:54:44 2008. I got it!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!SCAN: +select bus service Bx12 Metrocard |
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Posted by b1bus on Fri Jun 27 02:50:07 2008, in response to Re: New MetroCard (on-topic), posted by Terrapin Station on Thu Jun 26 23:05:06 2008. I suppose if bought through a vending machine, he can go to the booth and trade the value to a new card, thereby voiding it for future use. |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Fri Jun 27 06:43:24 2008, in response to Re: New MetroCard (on-topic), posted by b1bus on Fri Jun 27 02:50:07 2008. But AFAIK, trading off the value does not VOID it. It just gives it a $0 balance. |
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Posted by b1bus on Wed Jul 2 00:48:01 2008, in response to Re: New MetroCard (on-topic), posted by Terrapin Station on Fri Jun 27 06:43:24 2008. YOU are correct. Tested that today with station agent friend.He must use the word "voided" because EBAY is not supposed to allow Pay per ride or unlimited ride metrocards to be sold on the site. |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Wed Jul 2 06:39:30 2008, in response to Re: New MetroCard (on-topic), posted by b1bus on Wed Jul 2 00:48:01 2008. Yes, I have done it many, many times as well.He must use the word "voided" because EBAY is not supposed to allow Pay per ride or unlimited ride metrocards to be sold on the site. HUH????? |
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Posted by b1bus on Thu Jul 3 16:10:10 2008, in response to Re: New MetroCard (on-topic), posted by Terrapin Station on Wed Jul 2 06:39:30 2008. Ebay's policy is not to allow the selling of Pay Per ride or unlimited rides cards on its' site. They do not seem to police ittoo much. I emailed MTA and they told me ebay is not an authorized seller of metrocards.(words to that effect) |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Thu Jul 3 17:48:35 2008, in response to Re: New MetroCard (on-topic), posted by b1bus on Thu Jul 3 16:10:10 2008. ebay isn't the seller. the ebay member is. do you have a link to this policy on ebay.com? I don't see the reason or need for it. |
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