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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Useful Life (in years) Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Gross Carrying Amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Business Realignment Expenses Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Guarantees [Abstract] Guarantees Guarantees [Text Block] Intangible Assets Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Employee severance and benefit costs Occupancy and other costs Occupancy Cost [Member] Occupancy Cost [Member] Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Business Realignment Expenses Cash payments Payments for Restructuring Ending balance Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Income Statement [Abstract] Revenue Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Fee revenue Sales Revenue, Services, Net Total revenue Revenue, Net Costs and expenses from operations: Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Cost of goods sold Cost of Goods Sold Seller distributions Profit Sharing Distributions This element represents the disbursement made as per the profit sharing arrangements after deducting the allowable operating expenses. Technology and operations Technology And Operations Expense Includes technology expenses which consist primarily of personnel costs related to programming staff who develop and deploy new marketplaces and continuously enhance existing marketplaces. These personnel also develop and upgrade the software systems that support operations, such as sales processing. It also includes operations expenses which consist primarily of operating costs, including buyer relations, shipping logistics and distribution center operating costs. Sales and marketing Sales and Marketing Sales and marketing expenses include the cost of sales and marketing personnel as well as the cost of marketing and promotional activities. These activities include online marketing campaigns such as paid search advertising. 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Change in tax rate, income tax benefit Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Change In Tax Rate, Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Change in Tax Rate, Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Goodwill Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block] Options or stock appreciation rights Stock Options Or Stock Appreciation Rights [Member] Represents the stock options or stock appreciation rights. Other than options or stock appreciation rights Other Than Stock Options Or Stock Appreciation Rights [Member] Represents equity based awards other than stock options or stock appreciation rights. Employee and director options Employee And Non Employees Stock Option [Member] An arrangement whereby an employee or non-employee is entitled to receive in the future, subject to vesting and other restrictions, a number of shares in the entity at a specified price, as defined in the agreement. Although there are variations, normally, after vesting, when an option is exercised, the holder pays the strike value in cash to the issuing employer-entity and receives equity shares. The equity shares can be sold into the market for cash at the current market price without restriction. Options may be used to attract, retain and incentivize individuals, in addition to their regular compensation and benefits. 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Number of shares awarded per person per year Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Number of Shares Awarded Per Person Per Year Represents the number of shares that can be awarded to any person under the stock based compensation plan per year. Shares and options vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Granted (in shares) Forfeited (in shares) Intrinsic value of outstanding shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Intrinsic value of exercisable shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Weighted average remaining contractual life of exercisable options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Stock price (USD per share) Share Price Expected volatility, minimum (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum Expected volatility, maximum (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Maximum Dividend yield (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Risk free interest rate, minimum (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum Risk free interest rate, maximum (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum Expected forfeiture rate (as a percent) Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Forfeiture Rate Represents the forfeiture rate that is used in valuing an option. Intrinsic value of unvested restricted shares Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Nonvested Total Intrinsic Value Represents the aggregate intrinsic value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units, as calculated by applying the disclosed pricing methodology. 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Significant Contracts Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items] Usable surplus property to be purchased as a fixed percentage of DoD's original acquisition value Usable Surplus Property to be Purchased as Percentage of Original Acquisition Value Represents the fixed percentage of DoD's original acquisition value at which the entity is required to purchase all usable surplus property offered to it by the Department of Defense. Profits from resale of the property retained (as a percent) Percentage of Profits Retained Represents the percentage of profits from resale of the property retained by the entity. Liability for inventory included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, interest, rent, utilities, PTO and accrued bonuses and commissions. It also includes aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Current liabilities are expected to be paid within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Concentration risk (as a percentage) Term of contract Contract Term Represents the term of the contract, in PnYnMnDTnHnMnS format, for example, P1Y5M13D represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Number of extensions Revenue From Contract With Customer, Number Of Contract Extensions Revenue From Contract With Customer, Number Of Contract Extensions Term of each renewal options extended Renewal Options Extended Term Represents the term of renewal options extended, in PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Adjusted percentage of profit sharing distribution Adjusted percentage of profit sharing distribution Represents the adjusted percentage of profits sharing distribution to the DLA Disposition Services by the entity. 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Payables to sellers Payables To Sellers, Current Payables to Sellers, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Deferred taxes and other long-term liabilities Deferred Tax and Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies (Note 12) Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders’ equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common stock, $0.001 par value; 120,000,000 shares authorized; 31,993,077 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2018; 31,503,349 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Total stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity Liabilities and Equity Fair Value Measurement Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Member] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Estimate of possible loss Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss Minimum number of product categories offered (in categories) Number Of Product Categories Offered Represents the minimum number of product categories offered by the entity. Number of clients Number of Clients Represents the number of clients.