That is what they told me at the factory store as well. They said the FP versions would never make it to the factory store as they are too popular in the full price stores, than about 2 months later I see a bag resembling the Hamilton at the factory store ( apparently the new factory store version).
I wasn't sure until yesterday what the obvious differences were.... it appears to be the hardware. I suppose they have to cut costs somewhere in order to justify the $100 difference in price. My store had them at full factory store price of $298, if I recall correctly.
Wonder how long before there is a quilted factory version.
The outlet version costs $298? Do they mark it down from there? It doesn't make sense because the FP Hamiltons are $268 or $298 (depending on size).