Consolidated Statement Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Operating Activities
Net Earnings (loss)	$ 8,233	$ 7,454
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	9,632	8,795
Provision for losses on trade and installment receivables	1,440	3,392
(Benefit) provision for deferred income taxes	41	(233)
Provision for other deferred liabilities	220	694
Provision for stock-based compensation	1,534	1,412
Loss on disposals of property and equipment	7	158
Loss on debt extinguishment including debt finance charges and associated fees	0	4,881
Amortization of convertible debt discount	141	593
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables	(7,967)	1,412
Installment sales contracts, net	2,060	(320)
Inventories	(20,615)	(4,660)
Other current assets	596	(316)
Accounts payable	11,805	(575)
Accrued expenses	(9,394)	(15,278)
Other long-term liabilities	1,442	1,534
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities	(825)	8,943
Investing Activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(4,681)	(3,353)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	45	14
(Increase) Decrease in other long-term assets	(11)	(206)
Other	20	(161)
Net Cash Used for Investing Activities	(4,627)	(3,706)
Financing Activities
Proceeds from revolving lines of credit and long-term borrowings	75,508	112,292
Payments on revolving lines of credit and long-term borrowings	(72,480)	(117,558)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	2,068
Payment of financing costs	0	(4,507)
Payment of dividends	(397)	(401)
Purchase of treasury stock	0	(14,644)
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Financing Activities	2,631	(22,750)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	565	1,683
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(2,256)	(15,830)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	34,924	48,462
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 32,668	$ 32,632