Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 42,274	$ 61,087
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,700 and $2,920 in 2013 and 2012, respectively	58,686	52,819
Prepaid expenses and other assets	78,471	71,963
Rental merchandise, net
On rent	914,618	807,397
Held for rent	210,450	200,122
Merchandise held for installment sale	4,038	3,741
Property assets, net of accumulated depreciation of $433,935 and $398,039 in 2013 and 2012, respectively	336,498	309,800
Goodwill, net	1,364,549	1,344,665
Other intangible assets, net	8,969	8,223
Total Assets	3,018,553	2,859,817
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable - trade	120,166	99,566
Accrued liabilities	315,235	309,066
Deferred income taxes	323,326	299,627
Senior debt	366,275	387,500
Senior notes	550,000	300,000
Total Liabilities	1,675,002	1,395,759
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, $.01 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized; 109,108,218 and 108,530,911 shares issued in 2013 and 2012, respectively	1,091	1,085
Additional paid-in capital	802,124	784,725
Retained earnings	1,888,002	1,806,488
Treasury stock at cost, 56,369,752 and 50,495,378 shares in 2013 and 2012, respectively	(1,347,677)	(1,130,268)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	11	2,028
Total Stockholders' Equity	1,343,551	1,464,058
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$ 3,018,553	$ 2,859,817