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Stock-based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2003
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2012
Employees [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Former Owners of Heritage Global Partners [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Officer [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Option Expense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Option Expense [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Directors [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Directors [Member]
Aug. 10, 2012
Co Chief Executive Officers [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Equity Partners Stock Option Plan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Equity Partners Stock Option Plan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Equity Partners Stock Option Plan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
1995 Employee Stock Option and Appreciation Rights Plan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
1995 Employee Stock Option and Appreciation Rights Plan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
2010 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
2010 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
2010 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Other Options Issued [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Other Options Issued [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Other Options Issued [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
2003 Stock Option and Appreciation Rights Plan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
2003 Stock Option and Appreciation Rights Plan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
2003 Stock Option and Appreciation Rights Plan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
1997 Recruitment Stock Option Plan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
1997 Recruitment Stock Option Plan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
1997 Recruitment Stock Option Plan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
1995 Director Stock Option and Appreciation Rights Plan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
1995 Director Stock Option and Appreciation Rights Plan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Minimum [Member]
2003 Stock Option and Appreciation Rights Plan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
Maximum [Member]
2003 Stock Option and Appreciation Rights Plan [Member]
Stockholders' Equity, Reverse Stock Split 1-for-20                                                                
Number of Shares Authorized for Stock-Based Compensation Plan                         230,000     20,000   1,250,000     625,000     2,000,000     370,000     12,500      
Options, Outstanding (in shares)   2,130,000 3,898,198 3,141,198                   230,000 230,000 0 0 0 1,250,000 1,250,000 625,000 625,000 0 1,275,000 1,565,000 1,430,000 0 228,198 231,198 0 0    
Options, Exercised (in shares)   30,000 31,750                                         (30,000) (30,000)   0 (1,750)          
Options, Granted (in shares)   200,000 1,040,000   365,000 625,000 150,000     50,000 50,000   230,000               0 625,000   200,000 415,000                
Stock Option Award Vesting Period                                               4 years                  
Stock Option Award Exercisable Period                                                           10 years      
Exercise Price, Outstanding                                                               $ 0.08 $ 2.00
Exercise price, options granted in period                         $ 1.83                                        
Stock-based compensation expense   $ 532 $ 1,647         $ 532 $ 593     $ 1,054                                          
Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options   3 25                                                            
Employee Service-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Stock Options   837                                                              
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised   10 14                                                            
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition   26 months                                                              
Common Stock Shares Issued for Each Co-CEO                       400,000                                          
Fair Value of Options Vested in Period   $ 914 $ 468