BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — New Yorkers lined up Thursday to snag a piece of city history. From subway seats to station signs, the MTA’s annual pop‑up shop brought out fans looking for something special and uniquely New York.
It felt like rush hour—but above ground. New York City Transit hosted its fifth annual Memorabilia and Collectibles Pop‑Up Shop, drawing hundreds eager to claim retired subway treasures.
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This year’s event looked a bit different. Unlike previous years that required online registration, Thursday’s sale was walk-in only. No processing fees, no digital check‑ins—just first come, first served.
Inside, shoppers searched through perfectly imperfect transit memorabilia: vintage subway signs, MetroCard displays, grab handles, even full‑sized station signs. The priciest piece of the day? A gleaming Times Square sign listed at $2,500…