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Other Charges and (Credits) - Cost of Revenues (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2015
Write-down of Rental Merchandise [Abstract] |  |  |
Inventory Write-down | $ 34,698 |  | $ 34,698
On Rent Inventory Adjustment | 10,308 |  | 10,308
Held for Rent Inventory Adjustment | $ 24,390 |  | $ 24,390
Vendor Settlement Credit [Abstract] |  |  |
Vendor settlement credit |  | $ (7,072) |

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