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INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
INVENTORIES
Finished product ready for sale	$ 427,837	$ 415,096
Work-in-process, bulk product and raw materials	75,982	70,022
Packaging supplies	6,900	6,481
Total	$ 510,719	$ 491,599

The aggregate carrying amount, net of valuation reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of items which are partially completed at the time of measurement and unprocessed items that will go through the production process and become part of the final product. This element may be used when the reporting entity combines work in process and raw materials into an aggregate amount.

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