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REVENUE RECOGNITION (Narrative) (Details) | 6 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2019 USD ($)
Revenue Recognition [Abstract] |
Platinum membership redemption rate | 100.00%
Annual membership fee | $ 75
Platinum membership rebate | 2.00%
Maximum Platinum membership rebate | $ 500
Platinum membership recorded liability | 95.00%
Breakage renuve percent | 5.00%

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