Because I am so bag obsessed, I made some more phone calls! I called the Coach store and they knew about them, and they can order them for you so you don't have to pay for shipping.
She also told me that they're coming out with puppy sweaters. There is also a matching collar and leash to the bag. Collar is style #8837 and leash is 8838 - each around $60+
Crazy. She said that there are 500 in the distribution center - and that's for all of the stores and mail order. She said they only make them at holiday time and then no more.
So. Debate debate debate. I almost want to buy one as an investment!