New Collectibles Shop Opens In Babylon Village

BABYLON, NY — After having to delay the opening of his new business for a few months due to the coronavirus, Lindenhurst resident Jerzy Wronski finally opened a new collectibles shop in Babylon Village last month. Babylon Collectibles was originally scheduled to open on 225 Deer Park Avenue back in March, but once the pandemic hit, the store opening was delayed until June 10.

While this isn't Wronski's first business venture, it is the first one of this kind and the first he got to design in the way he has always wanted — "a cool collectibles store in a cool village." The 50-year-old store owner said he has been collecting as hobby from an early age and as he got older, dealing with collectibles became his passion.

"For several years buying and selling antiques, comics, coins and vintage collectibles was a side gig but having a collectibles store was always a dream," he said. "The time has come and Babylon Collectibles was born."

Check out the full Q&A with Wronski below:

Patch: How would you best describe your business?

Wronski: Collecting was my hobby from an early age and when I grew up, dealing with collectibles became my passion. For several years buying and selling antiques, comics, coins and vintage collectibles was a side gig but having a collectibles store was always a dream. The time has come and Babylon Collectibles was born.

P: What makes your business unique?

W: Variety of products from several different collectibles categories, it's not only a comic book store or only collectibles store, it is also a great shop to look for unique and rare gifts. Babylon Collectibles it's a perfect spot not only for collectors even though it was created with collectors in mind in the first place. Just a cool shop for everyone.

P: What's the best business advice you've ever received?

W: Never give up, love what you do and be good at doing it, listen to and respect your customers, come together with your competitors.

P: Why did you decide to open your business in Babylon? Why is this a good place for your business?

W: Babylon Village is a very unique small town, the little shops, the restaurants and the parks are great, and people are awesome too. The only thing missing here was cool collectibles shop, and so I thought Babylon Collectibles would be a perfect fit.

P: What do you think makes Babylon special?

W: I think that Babylon Village is one of the best small towns on Long Island, it has its own vibe, a great place to eat, shop and enjoy the outdoors.

P: What's one thing you want your customers to know about your business?

W: Well, Babylon Collectibles is a spot for everyone, we work hard everyday to bring the best in comics, collectibles and toys to our shop, our selection is always expanding and regardless if you are a collector or just looking for a unique gift we'll be happy to help you find what you're looking for.

P: What's one fun fact about you?

W: I eat pizza with a fork and knife.