Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Allowance for valuation of inventory
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 4,311	$ 12,314	$ 9,737
Charged to Expense	0	0	2,577
Deductions	2,253	8,003	0
Balance at End of Period	2,058	4,311	12,314
Allowance for uncollectible pawn service charges receivable
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Balance at Beginning of Period	8,023	6,679	10,036
Charged to Expense	2,693	1,344	0
Deductions	0	0	3,357
Balance at End of Period	10,716	8,023	6,679
Allowance for valuation of deferred tax assets
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Balance at Beginning of Period	19,135	18,524	18,094
Charged to Expense	660	611	430
Deductions	1,829	0	0
Balance at End of Period	$ 17,966	$ 19,135	$ 18,524