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Long-Term Debt (Debt Securities That Are Not Reported At Fair Value) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Carrying value of debt measured at fair value | $ 2,813 | $ 2,443 |
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Senior Notes [Member]
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| Carrying value of debt measured at fair value | 242 | |
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Senior Debentures [Member]
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| Carrying value of debt measured at fair value | 881 | |
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QVC Senior Secured Notes [Member]
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| Carrying value of debt measured at fair value | $ 3,375 |
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- Definition
The fair value amount of long-term debt whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. No definition available.
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