Segmented information (Schedule of Carrying Value Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill	$ 671,594	$ 670,922	$ 97,537
Auctions and Marketplaces [Member]
Goodwill	651,359	649,770
Other Reporting Unit [Member]
Goodwill	$ 20,235	$ 21,152

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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