On one hand, I find that really annoying as I bought the tote at full price. On the other... well, maybe I could justify a few more pieces if they went on sale.
After how well the Baseman items seemed to be pre-selling, I'm surprised they are even on the Macy's website. I thought they were going to be more limited and exclusive.
Macys would have ordered these months and months ago and having them does not have anything to do with how they are selling from Coach directly. I do agree that having them at Macys keeps them from being as "edgy" and "exclusive" as not having them there however.