Cards from Kin

I got a somewhat surprise mailing from the similarly named but probably not related Kin Kinsley yesterday, of I Feel Like A Collector Again and Bean's Ballcard Blog fame. (My family name only had the G added circa 1905, so it can't be ruled out that we might be distant cousins)

If he hadn't told me it was coming, it would have been a total surprise, total total because I can't remember giving him my address before, although it's possible I did and just forgot...enough people have it that it's not hard to get though, it's even posted on (a members only) section of the NASCAR card forum.

There was an eclectic, good mix of cards in the mailer-

Two promo panels- one a three-card, three sport panel, the other a two card panel. The 3-card panel is on record as my Card of the Day for March 20th so you will see a scan of it in the post for the month. Bird Averitt is clearly enjoying the photography process.
In photo 2, probably my favorite card is the Howlet Monkey. I'm a big fan of monkeys, though I don't think I've ever mentioned that on the blog. (although maybe I did as I already had a tag for them on here) The Shane Doan pre-NHL card is my first from the set. I don't think I realized the Pinnacle set had different photography in the American and Canadian versions until just now. The "card" showing Dirk is actually a pocket schedule- a rarity to add to my collection. This is my first for the Mavs. I only have about 10 total. The Player of the Day promotion was not done locally so I am glad to get them. And is there anything that says 1970s more than a card of John Travolta combing his hair?

If there is, I don't want to know.

The Saturday Night Fever set is also new to my collection...getting two new sets in a single mailing, especially one that wasn't a hashed out trade, is actually pretty rare.

Thanks Kin, it's much appreciated! Now that I have your address, don't be too surprised to find a Blackhawk or two winging it's way to your collection....eventually! (Speed is not my strong suit)

I had planned on doing my whole Error Gallery series consecutively, but had to take a quick break to get a thank you post up...what you have seen is just the beginning.