DUE (TO) FROM FACTOR (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Allowances - beginning of period	$ (6,952)	$ (3,298)
Provision for price protection	(3,211)	(2,392)
Amounts charged against allowance and other changes	4,780	1,235
Allowances - end of period	$ (5,383)	$ (4,455)