Note 12 - Earnings Per Share and Stockholders Equity	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Shareand Stockholders Equity Disclosure [Text Block]	12. Earnings Per Share and Stockholders Equity Basic earnings per share are calculated using the average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed on the basis of the average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of dilutive outstanding stock options using the “treasury stock” method. The Company has announced various Board of Directors’ authorizations to repurchase shares of the Company’s common stock from time to time in the open market or otherwise. On August 14, 2006, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized the expenditure of up to an additional $2,000 for repurchasing the Company’s common stock at a maximum share price to be determined by the Board of Directors from time to time. As of March 31, 2013, the Company had repurchased 1,238,887 shares, for an aggregate cost of $1,944; the repurchased shares are reflected as treasury stock in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company did not repurchase any shares during each of the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

Note 12 - Earnings Per Share and Stockholders Equity

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Earnings Per Shareand Stockholders Equity Disclosure [Text Block]

12. Earnings Per Share and Stockholders Equity

Basic earnings per share are calculated using the average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed on the basis of the average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of dilutive outstanding stock options using the “treasury stock” method.

The Company has announced various Board of Directors’ authorizations to repurchase shares of the Company’s common stock from time to time in the open market or otherwise. On August 14, 2006, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized the expenditure of up to an additional $2,000 for repurchasing the Company’s common stock at a maximum share price to be determined by the Board of Directors from time to time. As of March 31, 2013, the Company had repurchased 1,238,887 shares, for an aggregate cost of $1,944; the repurchased shares are reflected as treasury stock in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company did not repurchase any shares during each of the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

MERISEL INC /DE/ 10-Q