Des Merrion status or whereabouts?

PITAronin · Jan 26, 2011

Gentlemen (esp those residing in England) - I'd appreciate it if anyone could let me know (PM is fine) about whether Des has resolved his legal issues and has returned to work. He and I have unfinished business related to a suit and none of the contact info I have for him seems to be working, emails not being responded to, etc.

Thanks

GBR · Jan 26, 2011

So the data on his web site is incorrect/no longer in use?

TheWraith · Jan 26, 2011

Last I heard he was in prison.

whnay. · Jan 26, 2011

If I had a dollar....

oh well nevermind

Kingstonian · Jan 26, 2011

You could contact him via Formby on the Film Noir Buff website if his website fails :-

Originally Posted by formby

Gentlemen,

Des Merrion has now been released and is back tailoring. Whilst he is getting himself re-established he has informed me that discounts are available for new and existing customers.

He is contactable by e-mail through his website and if you wish to contact him by phone PM me and I will give you his contact details.

http://www.desmerrion.com/

Last edited by formby (2010-09-15 12:18:38)

lasbar · Jan 26, 2011

Originally Posted by TheWraith

Last I heard he was in prison.

Was he illegally smuggling firearms into England?

TheWraith · Jan 26, 2011

Originally Posted by lasbar

Was he illegally smuggling firearms into England?
According to the press, yes. Apparently he's since been released, though. I hadn't been aware of that.

Sator · Jan 26, 2011

Yes, Des is back from his "holiday camp": http://www.cutterandtailor.com/forum...ndpost&p=17183 He tells me he is very busy again. He is starting his business from scratch after losing everything. However, his clients remain loyal to him.

greger · Jan 26, 2011

Originally Posted by lasbar

Was he illegally smuggling firearms into England?

If the government makes illegal laws against its citizens it can claim anything against it citizens and do anything as they did with him. What is England? A third world country masquerading as something better?

Eustace Tilley · Jan 27, 2011

Originally Posted by greger

If the government makes illegal laws against its citizens it can claim anything against it citizens and do anything as they did with him. What is England? A third world country masquerading as something better?

So true. Its completely harmless for someone to illegaly import a firearm for personal use.

EDITED: As per the article cited below.

greger · Jan 27, 2011

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

So true. Its completely harmless for someone to import a sawed-off shotgun for personal use.

Not what I heard as to why he spent time somewhere from home.

Eustace Tilley · Jan 27, 2011

Originally Posted by greger

Not what I heard as to why he spent time somewhere from home.

http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/news/...l/article.html

I was mistaken - he was illegaly importing a Ruger .22, but was also charged with owning a sawn-off shotgun.

I have nothing against Des, and I'm sure he's an ok guy and a competant tailor. But lets not pretend that he was blameless, and an innocent victim of a silly and archaic government law.

acidboy · Jan 27, 2011

wow. anyone care to give a summary of what happened?

TheWraith · Jan 27, 2011

Yes, he was completey at fault and got what he deserved. Though, he's now out and that should be the end of it as far as I'm concerned.

jamesbond · Jan 27, 2011

If anything these are character traits of a tailor I would love to patronize. Who doesn't own a sawed off shotgun, best home defense possible (loaded with buckshot).

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