a furniture store having a going out of business sale?  Seems like the same ones have been going out of business for as long as I have known.  

Shit works too!  I was browsing ads and there was a prospect with reviews and it was up in the air whether to call her or not.  I then saw another ad that said she was leaving soon so I decided to give her a ring.  After our business was done, I ask her "so when you leaving?"  Her: "Ahh... probably in a couple of weeks."  

I am fairly well educated and I was drawn into that.  Sucker born every minute.. including me!

It could be a marketing add too. Some guys will see her thinking it could be the last time being with her.

Or it could be the provider is really retiring and tries. Then realizing the economy is tough to get a job and providing is a way to go for now.

I also talked to a provider and she says she has thought about retiring, but she enjoys the money and the sex it will be impossible for her to retire.

there are TOO many examples.
i for one did "retire" but i did it suddenly and posted no specials hinting i may be gone for good.

commercials? They've been going out of business and having the sale for a decade!