8. Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
| Appliances held for resale | $ 11,219 | $ 16,146 |
| Processed metals from recycled appliances held for resale | 0 | 139 |
| Other inventories | 0 | 6 |
| Inventories, net | $ 11,219 | $ 16,291 |
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- Definition Carrying amount, net of valuation reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods held by the company that are readily available for sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount, after of valuation reserves and allowances, of inventory, classified as other, expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of merchandise inventory held by a retailer, wholesaler, or distributor for future sale; includes packaging and other supplies used to store, transport, or present merchandise inventory. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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