Note 6 - Warranty Costs - Warranty and General Liability Reserve (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Apr. 30, 2021 |
Apr. 30, 2020 |
Apr. 30, 2021 |
Apr. 30, 2020 |
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Balance, beginning of period | $ 88,861 | $ 89,905 | $ 86,417 | $ 89,371 |
Charges incurred during the period | (4,760) | (7,551) | (6,736) | (11,216) |
Changes to pre-existing reserves | 1,412 | 715 | 1,886 | 1,070 |
Balance, end of period | 90,025 | 87,139 | 90,025 | 87,139 |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | ||||
Additions | 2,409 | 2,050 | 4,457 | 3,991 |
Cost of Sales [Member] | ||||
Additions | $ 2,103 | $ 2,020 | $ 4,001 | $ 3,923 |