Expected? Like on QVC items?
I've seen QVC sell stuff, like State Quarters, and when they do they will run a counter at the bottom of the screen saying "Only 32 left, buy now!"
I always thought they were lying about the projected sales as an enticement to hurry and buy now but maybe QVC, like Sharper image, are just good guys wanting to make sure we are one of the lucky few to be able to purchase before these exciting products are sold out.
Live and learn, I guess