On Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 9:13:53 PM UTC-5, Michael Finfer wrote:   
      
   > You can get any remaining funds transferred to a new card up to a year   
   > after the expiration date.  You just have to be organized.  I guess some   
   > people just don't care enough to bother.   
      
   Most people, if they thoroughly search their bureau and desk drawers, will   
   find old stuff--coins, maybe even currency, and fare instruments.  People who   
   aren't regular visitors to NYC are more likely to have leftover cards.   
      
   I fail to see why a five year old Metrocard is worthless.  If you find old   
   cash, it's still good (less the effect of inflation, but then Metrocards   
   aren't in rides, but cash value.)   
      
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