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4. INVENTORIES
Inventories include the following:
Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost, determined on the last-in, first-out method (LIFO), or market. At March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, current cost exceeded LIFO value by approximately $2.0 million and $1.5 million, respectively.
Inventories serving as collateral for our line of credit with a domestic bank were $3.6 million and $4.9 million at March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, respectively (see Note 7).
Inventory included products in transit valued at approximately $6.5 million and $4.4 million at March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, respectively.
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