Credit Quality Information On Pawn Loans (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012
Credit Quality Information On Pawn Loans [Abstract]
Performing pawn loans outstanding	$ 195.9	$ 235.3	$ 202.6
Nonperforming pawn loans outstanding	$ 7.1	$ 9.3	$ 3.7

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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Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant