Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012
Pawn service charges receivable:
Gross pawn service charges receivable	$ 38,681	$ 40,828	$ 37,127
Allowance for uncollectible pawn service charges receivable	(10,091)	(11,427)	(11,035)
Pawn service charges receivable, net	28,590	29,401	26,092
Consumer loan fees receivable:
Gross consumer loan fees receivable	37,161	34,846	30,097
Allowance for uncollectible consumer loan fees receivable	(1,551)	(4,430)	(4,368)
Consumer loan fees receivable, net	35,610	30,416	25,729
Inventory:
Inventory, gross	128,270	114,788	100,970
Inventory reserves	(5,767)	(5,574)	(6,549)
Inventory, net	122,503	109,214	94,421
Property and equipment:
Property and equipment, gross	280,169	260,379	245,533
Accumulated depreciation	(169,857)	(152,248)	(145,291)
Property and equipment, net	$ 110,312	$ 108,131	$ 100,242