Cheap-as-Chips stocks thousands of items in inventory that range in value from $1 to $100. the inventory on hand represents a material portion of current assets. the merchandise items change according to the season and the promotional theme adopted by the stores' management for the year. merchandise is ordered up to four months in advance from Chinese and Korean suppliers. these special orders require Cheap-as-Chips to give the suppliers substantial deposits upon placement of the orders. what are the inherent risks for Cheap-as-chips' inventory?