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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Asset liquidation revenue | $ 14,186 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | $ 8,068 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet
HGP Europe [Member] |  |
Asset liquidation revenue | $ 2,985 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis = hgbl_HgpEuropeMember | $ 236 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis = hgbl_HgpEuropeMember

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