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Correction of Immaterial Errors Correction of Immaterial Errors (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Correction of Immaterial Errors (Details) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Overstatement of on rent merchandise |  |  |  | $ 14.5 |  |
Understatement of held for rent merchandise |  |  |  | 1.2 |  |
Understatement of receivables |  |  |  | 4.0 |  |
Understatement of salaries and other expenses | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 1.8 |
Overstatement of net earnings | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 1.2 |
Decrease in retained earnings |  |  |  |  |  | $ 3.0

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