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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Equity Method Investments (Details) - Cash Converters International Limited $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |
Income from investment, period of lag | 3 months
Negative basis in investment | $ 19.6

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