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Advances and other assets consists (Detail) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Schedule Of Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Other assets before allowance | $ 9,786,000 | $ 6,340,000
Less: allowance for uncollectible loans and advances | (350,000) | (200,000)
Other Assets | 9,436,000 | 6,140,000
Less: current portion | (3,666,000) | (1,589,000)
Advances and other assets, net of current portion | 5,770,000 | 4,551,000
Signing bonuses to independent sales agents |  |
Schedule Of Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Other Assets | 2,320,000 | 1,914,000
Non-interest bearing advances to independent sales |  |
Schedule Of Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Other Assets | 400,000 | 425,000
Loans to independent sales agents bearing interest |  |
Schedule Of Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Other Assets | 2,482,000 | 2,031,000
Sales-type leases |  |
Schedule Of Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Other Assets | 2,191,000 | 672,000
Due from independent sales agents and employees |  |
Schedule Of Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Other Assets | $ 2,393,000 | $ 1,298,000

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