Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, allowances	$ 35,690	$ 34,861
Lease Merchandise, accumulated depreciation	743,222	738,657
Loans Receivable, allowances	13,830	$ 2,971
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 9)
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	19,303,578	18,151,560