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Note 6 - Warranty Costs (Details) - Warranty and General Liability Reserve (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2014 | Jul. 31, 2013 | Jul. 31, 2014 | Jul. 31, 2013
Note 6 - Warranty Costs (Details) - Warranty and General Liability Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Balance | $ 134,865 | $ 125,274 | $ 131,028 | $ 121,149
Charges incurred during the period | (3,683) | (6,691) | (13,025) | (17,283)
Changes to pre-existing reserves | (4,220) | 0 | (4,220) |
Balance | 135,195 | 127,457 | 135,195 | 127,457
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] |  |  |  |
Note 6 - Warranty Costs (Details) - Warranty and General Liability Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Additions | 4,659 | 5,956 | 13,710 | 14,362
Cost of Sales [Member] |  |  |  |
Note 6 - Warranty Costs (Details) - Warranty and General Liability Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Additions | $ 3,574 | $ 2,918 | $ 7,702 | $ 9,229

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