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Accounts Receivable
 3 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2012
Accounts Receivable [Abstract]  
Accounts Receivable

2Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are stated net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $3,959, $4,172 and $3,195 as of the periods ended December 28, 2012,  September 28, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively. The increase in net accounts receivable to $62,848 as of December 28, 2012 from $40,673 as of September 28, 2012 is attributable to the seasonal nature of the Company's business. The determination of the allowance for doubtful accounts is based on a combination of factors. In circumstances where specific collection concerns on a receivable exist, a reserve is established to value the affected account receivable at an amount the Company believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company recognizes allowances for doubtful accounts based on historical experience of bad debts as a percent of accounts receivable outstanding for each business unit. Uncollectible accounts are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts after collection efforts have been exhausted. The Company typically does not require collateral on its accounts receivable.