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CUSTOMER ADVANCES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Customer Advances Disclosure [Abstract]  
CUSTOMER ADVANCES
CUSTOMER ADVANCES
 
On occasion, we require customers to make advance payments prior to the shipment of goods in order to help finance our inventory investment on large orders or to keep customers’ credit limits at acceptable levels.  As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, customer advances totaled $2,772 and $2,619, respectively, and originated from several customers.