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INVENTORIES (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
INVENTORIES [Abstract]  
Schedule of Inventories

Inventories are carried at the lower of cost, first-in, first-out method or market. Inventories at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 consist of:

 

    2013     2012  
Finished goods   $ 4,374,150     $ 4,224,194  
Components, packaging and work in process     1,365,474       1,544,431  
Inventory reserve     (121,013 )     (103,585 )
Total   $ 5,618,611     $ 5,665,040  

 

Schedule of Changes to Inventory Reserves

Changes to the inventory reserve during 2013 and 2012 are shown below:

 

    2013     2012  
Beginning Balance   $ 103,585     $ 150,497  
Increases to Reserve     134,947       111,910  
Write Offs against Reserve     (117,519 )     (158,822 )
Ending Balance   $ 121,013     $ 103,585