Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Pawn Loans Forfeited And Transferred To Merchandise Held For Disposition	$ 78,761	$ 83,218
Pawn loans renewed	$ 54,467csh_PawnLoansRenewed	$ 66,718csh_PawnLoansRenewed

Pawn loan value transferred to the Company's inventory balance upon default of the loan

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