Components of Deferred Income Tax Liabilities and Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Lease Merchandise and Property, Plant and Equipment	$ 279,926	$ 329,497
Other, Net	34,014	29,607
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities	313,940	359,104
Deferred Tax Assets:
Accrued Liabilities	25,365	33,826
Advance Payments	15,834	16,432
Federal Net Operating Loss		10,936
Other, Net	9,677	11,760
Total Deferred Tax Assets	50,876	72,954
Less Valuation Allowance	(657)	(812)
Net Deferred Tax Liabilities	$ 263,721	$ 286,962