Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,669	$ 1,507
Restricted cash, current	1,576	0
Trade accounts receivable, net	15,524	14,438
Inventory, net	14,122	14,272
Marketable securities, trading	417	1,395
Real estate properties held for sale	7,494	7,988
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	655	619
Total current assets	42,457	40,219
Non-current Assets:
Restricted cash, non-current	548	548
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net	1,394	1,396
Deferred tax asset	1,755	1,712
Other assets	430	605
Total assets	46,584	44,480
Current Liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	9,193	9,315
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	2,682	2,880
Securities sold short, at fair value	1,576	0
Liabilities of discontinued operations - short-term	153	146
Liabilities of assets held for sale	4,917	5,397
Total current liabilities	18,521	17,738
Non-current Liabilities:
Liabilities of discontinued operations - long-term	2,301	2,410
Deposit liability	63	87
Long-term debt	6,714	6,534
Total liabilities	27,599	26,769
Shareholders' Equity:
Convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 36,000 shares outstanding (liquidation value $900)	1	1
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 8,000,000 shares authorized; 4,861,590 shares outstanding	49	49
Additional paid-in capital	12,378	12,378
Accumulated other comprehensive income	959	820
Retained earnings	5,598	4,463
Total shareholders' equity	18,985	17,711
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 46,584	$ 44,480