Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, allowances	$ 24,629	$ 7,172
Lease Merchandise, Accumulated Depreciation	668,616	594,436
Property, Plant and Equipment at Cost, accumulated depreciation and amortization	214,724	197,904
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	$ 24,623	$ 5,541
Common Stock, Par Value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.50	$ 0.50
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	225,000,000	225,000,000
Common Stock, Shares Issued	90,752,123	90,752,123
Treasury Shares	18,284,329	17,795,293