ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS [Abstract]

ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS

4.  ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS

Our receivables primarily arise from the sale of merchandise to customers that have applied for and been granted credit.  Accounts receivable are stated at amounts due, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts.  Accounts receivable are generally due within 30 days of invoicing.  We maintain allowances for bad debts based on factors such as the composition of accounts receivable, the age of the accounts, historical bad debt experience, and our evaluation of the financial condition and past collection history of each customer.  Write-offs have historically not been material, but receivables are evaluated for write off as they are deemed uncollectible based on a periodic review of accounts.