Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounts Receivable, allowances	$ 4,587	$ 7,172
Lease Merchandise, Accumulated Depreciation	565,682	594,436
Property, Plant and Equipment at Cost, accumulated depreciation and amortization	$ 203,480	$ 197,904
Common Stock, Par Value	$ 0.50	$ 0.50
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	225,000,000	225,000,000
Common Stock, Shares Issued	90,752,123	90,752,123
Treasury Shares	18,535,125	17,795,293