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Note 6 - Warranty Costs - Warranty and General Liability Reserve (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2017
Jul. 31, 2016
Jul. 31, 2017
Jul. 31, 2016
Balance, beginning of period $ 117,207 $ 136,706 $ 121,144 $ 135,053
Charges incurred during the period (5,489) (5,942) (22,192) (21,125)
Changes to pre-existing reserves
Balance, end of period 118,791 139,437 118,791 139,437
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]        
Additions 2,639 4,247 8,403 13,162
Cost of Sales [Member]        
Additions $ 4,434 $ 4,426 $ 11,436 $ 12,347