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Other Charges and (Credits) - Cost of Revenues | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015
Other Charges and (Credits) - Cost of Revenues [Abstract] |
Other COGS Special Items | Other Charges - Cost of Revenues. Write-down of Rental Merchandise. During the quarter ended September 30, 2015, we projected that we would not recover the carrying value of certain smartphones. We recorded a $34.7 million impairment charge, included in cost of revenues in the accompanying statement of earnings. This charge resulted in a reduction of on rent and held for rent merchandise of $10.3 million and $24.4 million, respectively, at September 30, 2015.

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