Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012
Pawn service charges receivable:
Gross pawn service charges receivable	$ 41,351		$ 40,336
Allowance for uncollectible pawn service charges receivable	(10,307)		(9,974)
Pawn service charges receivable, net	31,044		30,362
Consumer loan fees and interest receivable:
Gross consumer loan fees and interest receivable	39,333		38,059
Allowance for uncollectible consumer loan fees and interest receivable	(8,680)		(1,767)
Consumer loan fees and interest receivable, net	30,653		36,292
Inventory:
Inventory, gross	154,218		149,446
Inventory reserves	(14,799)		(4,246)
Inventory, net	139,419		145,200		109,214
Prepaid expenses and other assets:
Receivable from sale of long-term consumer loan portfolio	43,780	[1]	0	[1]
Other prepaid expenses and other assets	33,179		34,217
Prepaid expenses and other assets	$ 76,959		$ 34,217

[1] For additional information, see Note 20