Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Allowance for valuation of inventory [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 4,246	$ 5,574	$ 9,481
Charged to Expense	10,553	0	0
Charged to Revenue	0	0	0
Deductions	0	1,328	3,907
Balance at End of Period	14,799	4,246	5,574
Allowance for uncollectible pawn service charges receivable [ Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Balance at Beginning of Period	9,974	11,427	10,720
Charged to Expense	0	0	0
Charged to Revenue	333	0	707
Deductions	0	1,453	0
Balance at End of Period	10,307	9,974	11,427
Allowance for uncollectible consumer loan fees receivable [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Balance at Beginning of Period	1,767	4,430	571
Charged to Expense	0	0	0
Charged to Revenue	6,913	0	3,859
Deductions	0	2,663	0
Balance at End of Period	8,680	1,767	4,430
Allowance for valuation of deferred tax assets [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Balance at Beginning of Period	659	2,242	1,425
Charged to Expense	0	0	817
Charged to Revenue	0	0	0
Deductions	495	1,583	0
Balance at End of Period	$ 164	$ 659	$ 2,242