Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information and Discontinued Operations - Supplemental Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016
Pawn service charges receivable, net:
Gross pawn service charges receivable	$ 40,229	$ 41,458
Allowance for uncollectible pawn service charges receivable	(9,262)	(10,396)
Total	30,967	31,062
Inventory, net:
Gross inventory	149,587	146,367
Inventory reserves	(6,147)	(6,143)
Total	143,440	140,224
Property and equipment, net:
Property and equipment, gross	210,913	210,309
Accumulated depreciation	(156,032)	(151,854)
Total	$ 54,881	$ 58,455