Segment Information Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Rentals and fees	$ 675,342	$ 681,749	$ 691,187	$ 1,372,936	$ 2,048,278	$ 2,745,828	$ 2,695,895	$ 2,653,925
Furniture and accessories [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Rentals and fees						938,065	917,290	861,939
Consumer electronics [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Rentals and fees						642,226	667,052	699,620
Appliances [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Rentals and fees						422,979	432,937	423,578
Computers [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Rentals and fees						375,340	347,783	358,551
Other products and services [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Rentals and fees						$ 367,218	$ 330,833	$ 310,237