Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information and Discontinued Operations - Supplemental Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Pawn service charges receivable, net:
Pawn loans	$ 143,267	$ 167,329	$ 140,195
Gross pawn service charges receivable	35,177	41,458	35,239
Allowance for uncollectible pawn service charges receivable	(8,149)	(10,396)	(7,613)
Pawn service charges receivable, net	27,028	31,062	27,626
Inventory, net:
Gross inventory	143,237	146,367	132,334
Inventory reserves	(6,229)	(6,143)	(5,888)
Inventory, net	137,008	140,224	126,446
Property and equipment, net:
Property and equipment, gross	212,460	210,309	208,694
Accumulated depreciation	(158,830)	(151,854)	(145,119)
Total	$ 53,630	$ 58,455	$ 63,575