CTC Auburn

CTC Auburn in New South Wales is your typical local tobacconist, stocking all the usual suspects like cigarettes, rolling papers, and lighters. They’re open pretty much all day, every day, running from 7am to 9pm Monday through Wednesday, and staying open a touch later until 9:30pm Thursday through Sunday. They take all sorts of payments – cash, card, EFTPOS, whatever suits you.

Look, I’ve got to be straight with you about the service here. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, if I’m honest. Some visitors reckon they’ve had absolutely ripper experiences, particularly mentioning one Malaysian staff member named Joyce who they say is patient and super helpful. Others… well, they’ve had a different story to tell. We’ve heard about some less-than-stellar encounters, especially when it comes to handling deliveries and document scanning services. Bit of a lucky dip, really – some days you might get someone who’s really on the ball, other days not so much.

Some people have mentioned waiting times can be a bit of an issue. One bloke said he was left hanging for 20 minutes when there was a “back in 2 minutes” sign on the door. That’s not exactly what you want when you’re just ducking in for a quick purchase. Price-wise, a few customers have mentioned it’s on the expensive side, but you might want to pop in and judge for yourself.

Beyond the smokes and whatnot, they also offer some extra services like document scanning and printing, though we’ve heard mixed feedback about these services too. If you’re planning to use these additional services, might be worth having a chat with them first about what you need done. At the end of the day, it’s one of those places where your experience might vary depending on when you visit and who’s behind the counter.