Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	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	26,332				19,511
Allowance for uncollectible consumer loan fees and interest receivable	(13,685)				(462)
Consumer loan fees and interest receivable, net	12,647	$ 15,032	$ 15,870	$ 17,415	19,049	$ 22,182	$ 19,280	$ 20,006
Inventory:
Inventory, gross	154,218				149,446
Inventory reserves	(16,043)				(4,246)
Inventory, net	$ 138,175	$ 130,839	$ 128,094	$ 142,159	$ 145,200	$ 122,503	$ 116,517	$ 120,271	$ 109,214