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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Pawn loans term 30 days    
Advertising expense $ 2,009 $ 1,713 $ 2,079
Buildings
      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment useful life (years) 15 years    
Minimum
      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Consumer loans term 7 days    
Extensions of credit made by the Independent Lender to credit services customers terms 7 days    
Minimum | Equipment
      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment useful life (years) 3 years    
Maximum
      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Consumer loans term 180 days    
Extensions of credit made by the Independent Lender to credit services customers terms 35 days    
Maximum | Equipment
      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment useful life (years) 5 years