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Note 6 - Warranty Costs (Details) - Warranty and General Liability Reserve - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2016
Jan. 31, 2015
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]    
Balance, beginning of period $ 135,053 $ 178,008
Charges incurred during the period (9,669) (4,605)
Balance, end of period 133,389 181,833
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]    
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]    
Additions 4,623 5,249
Cost of Sales [Member]    
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]    
Additions $ 3,382 $ 3,181