Credit Quality Information On Pawn Loans (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011
Credit Quality Information On Pawn Loans [Abstract]
Performing pawn loans outstanding	$ 246.0	$ 248.4	$ 238.4
Nonperforming pawn loans outstanding	$ 8.1	$ 5.1	$ 6.0

Portion of pawn loans (short-term loans collateralized by tangible personal property) for which the required payment has not been made during the loan term.

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Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant