Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 61,087	$ 88,065
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $6,917 in 2012 and $8,100 in 2011	48,822	48,221
Prepaid expenses and other assets	71,963	69,326
Rental merchandise, net
On rent	821,887	766,425
Held for rent	198,917	186,768
Merchandise held for installment sale	3,741	4,097
Property assets, net	309,800	287,621
Goodwill, net	1,344,665	1,339,125
Other intangible assets, net	8,223	11,730
Total Assets	2,869,105	2,801,378
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable - trade	99,566	105,064
Accrued liabilities	309,066	298,719
Deferred income taxes	303,110	297,711
Senior debt	387,500	440,675
Senior notes	300,000	300,000
Total Liabilities	1,399,242	1,442,169
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, $.01 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized; 108,530,911 and 107,799,899 shares issued in 2012 and 2011, respectively	1,085	1,077
Additional paid-in capital	784,725	757,933
Retained earnings	1,812,293	1,669,389
Treasury stock, 50,495,378 and 48,697,852 shares at cost in 2012 and 2011, respectively	(1,130,268)	(1,068,443)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	2,028	(747)
Total Stockholders' Equity	1,469,863	1,359,209
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$ 2,869,105	$ 2,801,378