All this is a really interesting discussion. I was just towed today.

Whoever is talking about the guys taking photos i don't think is quite correct. (Based on my conversations with other people picking up their cars from the pound and my own experience today.... this cannot be true if they tow you and you have only been to Shop Rite or BJs)

Anyways, even if they do take photos, the sign I parked under stated that it was for customers of [Shop Rite etc]. What it did not say is "This is for parking for customers of Shop Rite etc etc, and only while they are in Shop Rite etc." There is a subtle difference there.

Still, it made for an entertaining afternoon, and "William" of EZ Towing wouldn't win awards for customer service or politeness. Interesting that the boss wasn't there and William wasn't very informative about who the boss was.

The phrase "opportunistic cowboys" is perfect for this operation.

It would be interesting to do some research as to whether they pay their taxes appropriately (all cash business, and with all the volume they get..... ), and whether all their licenses, permits, workers comp, and insurance etc are up to date, and so on.

If they are operating within the law, with all the requisite permits etc, then good luck to them, it is idiots who end up being towed who are to blame. Doesn't encourage me to go back over to the dark side though.

Finally, I'm not sure either about the OP who suggested that people park there to avoid the $2 parking at the mall.

Happy Thanksgiving to one and all!

(And if you got towed today without reason, as I believe I was, don't worry, just smile, karma will come back to the people who towed you, and look at it this way.. they had to work today, while you got to have fun. Who is better off???)