CTC Jesmond

CTC Jesmond in New South Wales is a local tobacconist tucked away in an easy-access, level-ground shopping centre. The store stocks your typical tobacco shop essentials like cigarettes, rolling papers, and lighters, and we’ve heard they offer pretty competitive prices compared to the bigger retailers like Woolworths.

The shop keeps decent hours, opening bright and early at 8am Monday through Friday until 7pm, while weekends are a bit shorter – 8am to 6pm on Saturdays and a 9am start on Sundays. You can pay by cash, card, or EFTPOS, so no worries there.

Now, about the service… well, it’s been a bit of a mixed bag lately. Some visitors reckon they’ve had ripper experiences with friendly staff who love a chat and go above and beyond. The new manager, in particular, has gotten some good feedback. But truth be told, others have had some not-so-flash experiences. We’ve heard a few stories about staff being a bit preoccupied with their phones or mates, and some customers have mentioned waiting longer than they’d like to get served.

The store itself is kept clean and tidy, which is always nice. It’s definitely more of a no-frills kind of place – you know, gets the job done without any fancy bells and whistles. If you’re after your regular smokes and tobacco supplies, they’ve got you covered, but just be prepared that the service might be hit or miss depending on when you pop in.

For what it’s worth, some regulars say they’ve built up a good rapport with certain staff members, and when you catch them on a good day, they can be quite helpful and friendly. But if you’re in a rush, maybe keep in mind that the service speed isn’t always consistent.