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Strategic Investments and Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Summary of Recorded value and fair value of strategic investments
Recorded value	$ 117,820	$ 120,319	$ 108,959
Albemarle & Bond Holdings [Member]
Summary of Recorded value and fair value of strategic investments
Recorded value	49,616	48,361	45,684
Fair value	84,622	91,741	81,630
Cash Converters International Limited [Member]
Summary of Recorded value and fair value of strategic investments
Recorded value	68,204	71,958	63,275
Fair value	$ 68,355	$ 53,600	$ 88,512

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This item represents the aggregate value of each identified investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting based on the quoted market price for those investments in common stock for which a quoted market price is available.

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