Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Pawn service charges receivable:
Gross pawn service charges receivable	$ 38,571	$ 40,336	$ 40,220
Allowance for uncollectible pawn service charges receivable	(7,729)	(9,974)	(9,143)
Pawn service charges receivable, net	30,842	30,362	31,077
Consumer loan fees receivable:
Gross consumer loan fees receivable	43,215	38,355	38,151
Allowance for uncollectible consumer loan fees receivable	(3,034)	(1,767)	(4,078)
Consumer loan fees receivable, net	40,181	36,588	34,073
Inventory:
Inventory, gross	147,975	149,446	126,458
Inventory reserves	(5,264)	(4,246)	(6,187)
Inventory, net	142,711	145,200	120,271
Property and equipment:
Property and equipment, gross	225,634	291,245	273,271
Accumulated depreciation	(111,095)	(174,964)	(159,189)
Property and equipment, net	$ 114,539	$ 116,281	$ 114,082