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Goodwill - Changes in Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019
Goodwill |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | $ 59,467 | $ 59,819
Translation adjustments | 63 | (352)
Balance at the end of the period | 59,530 | 59,467
CAG |  |
Goodwill |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 21,178 | 21,530
Translation adjustments | 63 | (352)
Balance at the end of the period | 21,241 | 21,178
GovDeals |  |
Goodwill |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 23,731 | 23,731
Translation adjustments | 0 | 0
Balance at the end of the period | 23,731 | 23,731
Machinio |  |
Goodwill |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 14,558 | 14,558
Translation adjustments | 0 | 0
Balance at the end of the period | $ 14,558 | $ 14,558

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