Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Pawn service charges receivable:
Gross pawn service charges receivable	$ 31,840	$ 40,336	$ 33,944
Allowance for uncollectible pawn service charges receivable	(7,107)	(9,974)	(8,556)
Pawn service charges receivable, net	24,733	30,362	25,388
Consumer loan fees and interest receivable:
Gross consumer loan fees and interest receivable	43,057	38,059	36,331
Allowance for uncollectible consumer loan fees and interest receivable	(3,024)	(1,767)	(2,824)
Consumer loan fees and interest receivable, net	40,033	36,292	33,507
Inventory:
Inventory, gross	135,100	149,446	121,893
Inventory reserves	(6,087)	(4,246)	(5,376)
Inventory, net	129,013	145,200	116,517
Property and equipment:
Property and equipment, gross	229,369	291,245	285,748
Accumulated depreciation	(117,950)	(174,964)	(166,769)
Property and equipment, net	$ 111,419	$ 116,281	$ 118,979