On-Auk-Mor Trade Center

On-Auk-Mor Trade Center has been a fixture in Scottsdale, Arizona since 1978, and the word around town is simple: this is where you go for cigarettes at prices that undercut just about everyone else. People make the trip for it. One regular drove all the way from northwest Phoenix just to shop here, and we've heard the same story more than once, folks doing the math and realizing they save real money by coming to On-Auk-Mor instead of the corner store. The lineup covers a huge spread of brands.

You'll find American Spirit, Camel, Benson & Hedges, Dunhill, Kent, Capri, Carlton, Eve, Djarum, Basic, Doral, GPC, Fortuna and more. Roll-your-own folks are taken care of too, with Gambler, Bugler, Drum, Top and Zig-Zag on the shelves, plus names like Cheyenne, Cherokee, Kite, Eagle and McClintock. Cigars are here as well. They honor manufacturer coupons, and locals will tell you there's sometimes a rep in the lobby handing out more.

Fill up a stamp card and you'll earn a free pack, which regulars appreciate. There's a drive-through if you're short on time, and beyond the tobacco you'll find a nice variety of beverages, snacks and good fountain drinks. It's a handy stop for gas before you hit the freeway. A small deli operates on site too, though locals are a little split on it, some love the Boar's Head sandwiches and the caring folks behind the counter, while others have had slower or uneven experiences.

The staff are what keep people coming back. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll mention the friendly greeting and how the daytime crew remembers you and strikes up a conversation. As one regular put it, being recognized is enough to make your day. With well over four and a half stars across a few hundred visits, On-Auk-Mor has earned a strong reputation as one of the best-priced tobacco shops in the Valley.