Three observations about FAO Schwartz
Last weekend, I took the dynamic duo to NYC. It was wonderful. The lights. The people. Ice skating. The Steelers beat the Patriots. I digress.
One of the highlights from the Big Apple was a visit to the famous toy store, FAO Schwartz.
It was magical. Crowded. But magical. Here is what made it so special.
- The people were excellent. They didn’t just have toys. They had people playing with toys and interacting with the customers. There was a fun game of remote control bumper cars. The salesman looked at Briggs, and said…”I think you can beat your old man.” Well, a challenge is a challenge. Five minutes later, Briggs had beaten me. And we purchased the toy.
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