Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012
Pawn service charges receivable:
Gross pawn service charges receivable	$ 33,944	$ 40,828	$ 30,534
Allowance for uncollectible pawn service charges receivable	(8,556)	(11,427)	(8,238)
Pawn service charges receivable, net	25,388	29,401	22,296
Consumer loan fees receivable:
Gross consumer loan fees receivable	36,331	34,846	28,376
Allowance for uncollectible consumer loan fees receivable	(2,824)	(4,430)	(3,825)
Consumer loan fees receivable, net	33,507	30,416	24,551
Inventory:
Inventory, gross	121,893	114,788	93,970
Inventory reserves	(5,376)	(5,574)	(6,136)
Inventory, net	116,517	109,214	87,834
Property and equipment:
Property and equipment, gross	285,748	260,379	234,844
Accumulated depreciation	(166,769)	(152,248)	(139,800)
Property and equipment, net	$ 118,979	$ 108,131	$ 95,044