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Accounts Receivables Allowances
 12 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2019
Receivables [Abstract]  
Accounts Receivables Allowances ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES ALLOWANCES
Summarized below is the activity in our accounts receivable allowances including compensation credits and doubtful accounts as follows (in thousands):
 
Fiscal Year
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Balance - beginning of year
$
6,795

 
$
9,410

 
$
3,279

Provision, net
11,989

 
15,465

 
29,512

Charge-offs
(13,737
)
 
(18,080
)
 
(23,381
)
Balance - end of year
$
5,047

 
$
6,795

 
$
9,410


The balances at the end of fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017 are comprised primarily of compensation credits of $4.5 million, $6.3 million and $8.9 million, respectively.