CTC Berkeley

CTC Berkeley in New South Wales is your typical local tobacconist, stocking all the usual suspects like cigarettes, rolling papers, and lighters. We’ve heard they maintain a pretty decent range of cigarettes, which is always handy when you’re after something specific. The store keeps things moving with convenient hours, opening bright and early at 6:30 am on weekdays and staying open until 7:30 pm most days, with a bit of extra time on Thursday nights until 8:30 pm.

The pricing situation here is a bit of a mixed bag, if we’re being honest. Some visitors reckon they’ve found good deals, while others mention that the prices on their receipts didn’t quite match what was displayed on the board. Worth double-checking the prices before you pay, just to be on the safe side. They accept both card and cash payments, though we’ve heard the EFTPOS can be a bit temperamental at times.

When it comes to customer service, it’s been a bit up and down lately. Some folks rave about certain staff members going above and beyond, particularly mentioning one sheila with bangs and stretchers who really knows her stuff and takes time to help customers find exactly what they’re after. Others haven’t had such a crash hot experience, but that’s retail for you. One thing that’s good to know is that they seem pretty fair about exchanges when something’s not quite right, no dramas there.

The store’s had a change of management recently, which might explain some of the mixed experiences people have been having. Weekend hours are a bit different, with a 7:30 am start on Saturdays and 8 am on Sundays, but they still close at 7:30 pm, giving you plenty of time to pop in and grab what you need. If you’re in Berkeley and need your tobacco supplies, it’s worth checking out, just keep in mind that your experience might depend on who’s behind the counter that day.