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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenue is recognized when the four criteria for revenue recognition are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) shipment or delivery has occurred; (3) the price is fixed or determinable and (4) collectability is reasonably assured.    Cash payments received in advance of product shipment are deferred as reflected as a deferred revenue liability in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.  Allowances for sales returns and discounts are recorded as a component of revenues in the period the allowances are recognized.

 

All amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling costs are included in revenues in the consolidated statements of operations.  Actual shipping costs incurred are reflected as a component of cost of goods sold in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.  Total shipping expense included in cost of goods sold for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was $413,909 and $417,253, respectively.

 

The Company has evaluated the provisions of ASC 605-45 regarding reporting revenue gross as a principal or net as an agent, noting that the task force determined that it is a matter of judgment and a preponderance of the evidence as to whether a company satisfies the gross versus net indicators.  As a result of its analysis, the Company has determined that it qualifies for “gross” revenue recognition.

 

Advertising revenue is recognized as the service is provided on our website in accordance with the terms of the advertising arrangement.

Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable represent amounts earned but not collected in connection with the Company’s revenues. Trade receivables are carried at their estimated collectible amounts and generally consist of amounts due from credit card transactions.

 

The Company follows the allowance method of recognizing uncollectible accounts receivable. The allowance method recognizes bad debt expense as a percentage of accounts receivable based on a review of individual accounts outstanding, and prior history of uncollected accounts receivable. The allowance for doubtful accounts at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $0 as the Company expected to collect substantially all amounts due. Bad debt expense (recovery) for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was $8,708 and ($12,792), respectively.

 

The Company follows the allowance method of recognizing sales returns. The allowance method recognizes sales returns as a percentage of sales based on a prior history of sales returns. The allowance for sales returns at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $0. Sales returns expense for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was $57,415 and $97,819, respectively.