Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,854	$ 2,568
Restricted cash, current	723	0
Trade accounts receivable, net	13,962	13,972
Inventory, net	13,469	12,189
Marketable securities, trading	656	197
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	683	464
Assets held for sale	1,860	2,016
Deferred tax asset, current	290	290
Total current assets	33,497	31,696
Non-current Assets:
Restricted cash, non-current	549	548
Real estate properties held for leasing, net	7,329	7,758
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net	1,388	1,106
Deferred tax asset	1,661	2,111
Other assets, principally deferred charges, net of accumulated amortization	867	1,110
Total assets	45,291	44,329
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Trade accounts payable	9,243	9,519
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	1,613	2,482
Securities sold short, at fair value	723	0
Liabilities of discontinued operations - short-term	146	146
Liabilities of assets held for sale	1,508	1,568
Current portion of long-term debt	208	463
Total current liabilities	13,441	14,178
Non-current Liabilities:
Liabilities of discontinued operations - long-term	2,493	2,567
Deposit liability	120	147
Long-term debt	13,202	12,544
Total liabilities	29,256	29,436
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	634	478
Retained earnings	2,973	1,987
Total shareholders' equity	16,035	14,893
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 45,291	$ 44,329