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NOTE 3. INVENTORIES
Inventories at each respective period consisted of the following:
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September 30, |
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December 31, |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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(unaudited) |
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(in thousands) |
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Finished product ready for sale |
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$ |
337,710 |
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$ |
319,212 |
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Work-in-process, bulk product and raw materials |
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71,628 |
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57,165 |
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Packaging supplies |
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6,944 |
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5,572 |
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Total |
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$ |
416,282 |
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$ |
381,949 |
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