Cignall Epping

Cignall Epping in Victoria is your typical local tobacconist, but with a bit of personality thrown in. The shop’s got a decent range of tobacco products, from your regular ciggies to rolling papers and lighters. We’ve heard mixed things about their pricing though – some visitors reckon the 20-packs are a bargain with a few dollars off, while the 40-packs apparently cost about the same as anywhere else.

The staff situation here is a bit of a mixed bag, if we’re being honest. Some regulars swear by the service, saying it’s absolutely top-notch and the friendliest they’ve encountered. Others have had less stellar experiences, particularly when dealing with product concerns. Look, every shop has its good days and not-so-good days, right?

They’re pretty convenient with their trading hours, which is always a plus. You can pop in Monday through Wednesday from 9am to 5:30pm, and they stay open late till 9pm on Thursdays and Fridays. Weekends are more relaxed, with Saturday hours running 9am to 5pm and Sundays from 10am to 5pm. For payment, they take all the usual suspects – cash, cards, and EFTPOS.

The store seems to maintain a decent stock of the basics you’d expect from a tobacconist. While some visitors rave about their extensive range, others have mentioned that what’s advertised isn’t always what you get. But that’s pretty standard for most tobacco shops these days, isn’t it? If you’re in the area and need your usual supplies, it’s worth checking out, just maybe ring ahead if you’re after something specific.