Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information and Discontinued Operations - Supplemental Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Pawn service charges receivable, net:
Gross pawn service charges receivable	$ 41,533	$ 41,458	$ 39,688
Allowance for uncollectible pawn service charges receivable	(10,948)	(10,396)	(10,045)
Pawn service charges receivable, net	30,585	31,062	29,643
Inventory, net:
Gross inventory	141,510	146,367	135,807
Inventory reserves	(6,457)	(6,143)	(5,439)
Inventory, net	135,053	140,224	130,368
Property and equipment, net:
Property and equipment, gross	215,823	210,309	210,005
Accumulated depreciation	(162,801)	(151,854)	(148,804)
Total	$ 53,022	$ 58,455	$ 61,201