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Accounts Receivable
3 Months Ended
Jan. 01, 2016
Accounts Receivable [Abstract]  
Accounts Receivable

2Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are stated net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $2,354,  $2,329 and $2,608 as of the periods ended January 1, 2016,  October 2, 2015 and January 2, 2015, respectively. The increase in net accounts receivable to $66,057 as of January 1, 2016 from $44,798 as of October 2, 2015 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 about 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.