Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 81,800	$ 88,065
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $7,570 in 2012 and $8,100 in 2011	44,284	48,221
Prepaid expenses and other assets	71,914	69,326
Rental merchandise, net
On rent	733,724	766,425
Held for rent	214,158	186,768
Merchandise held for installment sale	4,150	4,097
Property assets, net	300,470	287,621
Goodwill, net	1,341,239	1,339,125
Other intangible assets, net	8,176	11,730
Total Assets	2,799,915	2,801,378
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable - trade	142,591	105,064
Accrued liabilities	306,475	298,719
Deferred income taxes	296,751	297,711
Senior debt	293,300	440,675
Senior notes	300,000	300,000
Total Liabilities	1,339,117	1,442,169
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, $.01 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized; 108,405,870 and 107,799,899 shares issued in 2012 and 2011, respectively	1,082	1,077
Additional paid-in capital	778,718	757,933
Retained earnings	1,776,853	1,669,389
Treasury stock, 49,564,837 and 48,697,852 shares at cost in 2012 and 2011, respectively	(1,098,547)	(1,068,443)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	2,692	(747)
Total Stockholders' Equity	1,460,798	1,359,209
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$ 2,799,915	$ 2,801,378