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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Foreign Currency and Advertising (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) not accounted for as translations | $ 0.3 | $ 0.4 | $ 0.5
Advertising expense | $ 2.0 | $ 2.5 | $ 1.9
Cash Converters International Limited |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Period related interest in investee's net income is translated | 6 months |  |

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