January 23, 2004

Today Sunday is FAO Schwartz's last day in downtown Seattle, closing for good at 7pm. Remaining stock is down to 80% off.

The three-ton bronze FAO Schwartz teddy bear statue that's cemented to the sidewalk in front of the store was purchased for nearly $12,000 in an eBay auction. The buyer intends to move it to his wife's daycare on Bainbridge Island.