TSG Haymarket George St

TSG Haymarket George St in Haymarket, New South Wales, is your typical corner tobacconist with a bit of everything thrown in. They’ve got all your usual tobacco supplies like cigarettes, rolling papers, and lighters, plus they’ve branched out into stuff like snacks, ice cream, and shisha supplies. One bloke I know swears by their shisha coals, reckons they’re just the ticket.

The store’s open 24/7, which is pretty handy when you’re caught short at odd hours. You can pop in anytime, day or night, and grab what you need. The store accepts EFTPOS, card, and cash payments, though we’ve heard the card machine can be a bit temperamental sometimes, so maybe keep some cash handy just in case.

When it comes to pricing, well, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. Some regulars reckon they offer pretty decent value, especially if you’re a local. But we’ve heard a few stories about tourists getting stung with higher prices, like someone paying $16 for Pop-Tarts, which seems a tad steep. Fair dinkum, it pays to know your prices before you walk in.

The customer service is interesting – it’s like they’ve got two different personalities working there. Most visitors rave about the friendly staff and top-notch service. One regular mentions how he often drops by at night for a yarn with the staff, and they’ve become mates. There’s even a sweet story about how they helped someone who’d forgotten their phone. But then you get the odd review where someone’s had a less than stellar experience with rude service, so it might depend on who’s behind the counter when you visit.

The shop’s got a decent variety of products beyond your standard tobacconist fare. They stock everything from ice cream to snacks, plus all your usual smoking supplies. It’s kind of like a convenience store meets tobacconist, which makes it a handy one-stop shop if you’re in the area.