Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounts Receivable, allowances	$ 4,169	$ 6,001
Lease Merchandise, Accumulated Depreciation	563,913	575,527
Property, Plant and Equipment at Cost, accumulated depreciation and amortization	$ 179,762	$ 173,915
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	14,948,343	15,031,741