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Strategic Investments (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2011
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Summary of Recorded value and fair value of strategic investments |  |
Recorded value | $ 126,066 | $ 120,319
Albemarle & Bond Holdings [Member] |  |
Summary of Recorded value and fair value of strategic investments |  |
Recorded value | 51,812 | 48,361
Fair value | 65,109 | 91,741
Cash Converters International Limited [Member] |  |
Summary of Recorded value and fair value of strategic investments |  |
Recorded value | 74,254 | 71,958
Fair value | $ 100,705 | $ 53,600

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