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2. Repossessed Inventory (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Finance Receivables Details |  |
Gross balance of repossessions in inventory | $ 20,718 | $ 12,102
Allowance for losses on repossessed inventory | (11,980) | (6,384)
Net repossessed inventory included in other assets | $ 8,738 | $ 5,718

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- Definition Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of all assets obtained in full or partial satisfaction of a debt arrangement through foreclosure proceedings or defeasance; includes real and personal property; equity interests in corporations, partnerships, and joint ventures; and beneficial interests in trusts. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 310 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 3 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=28367877&loc=d3e4437-111522 + Details
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