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Don, I recently spent $50 with a $10 discount on 7 decks of cards: the Arcane, Artisan, Ghost, Monarchs, Rounders, Sultan Republic, and Guardians as a deck that I can use without worrying that I accidentally threw it away because its cheap.
However, the whole time I was requesting help and advice my eyes were set on one deck I particularly liked: the Artifice. Coincidentally however, my favorite colors were Black, White, Blue, Purple, and Green, which just happen to be the color schemes offered with the Artifice. I'm down to the Tundra, Blue V2 and Green V2 as I have eliminated the ones with black borders because they chip. I don't know what to pick ATM ._.
First, I'll start by mentioning that any deck which costs (before shipping costs) as much as six packs of Bicycles from a big-box retailer ISN'T CHEAP by any stretch of the imagination. (A brick of Rider Backs has been reported as cheap as about $14 by one of the members here.) "Relatively cheap" when compared to other custom decks would be a better term, but they are not cheap. I wouldn't be crying over the loss of such a deck, but I wouldn't be happy about it either. Of all the ones you listed, Guardians are probably the cheapest - I pay locally about $4+ at a local pharmacy chain store for a pack of Rider Backs, so the Guardians are only a buck more. (I actually go to a local 24-hour fruit-and-vegetable shop near me for Tally Ho decks at $3 a pop!)
To me, the Tundra is a gimmick - a combination of the unique aspect of the Bicycle Ghost deck slapped onto the Artifice template. But to a new collector like you, it's probably a fresh new idea. If you wanted just one Artifice deck, that would work fine, as would any of the three you're considering.
But if you wanted to actually use these cards for something other than magic or cardistry, you're better off with the blue and green decks. They're meant to be a "poker pair". The only advantage to getting an Artifice Tundra to match up with one of the two colored decks would be if you wanted to produce a stunning color change, showing a radically different card, back and (if you choose a red card for the trick) front.
I'm spending the rest of my fortune on cards XDWith friends: Either use cool ass decks that make them shit their pants or use something cheap but good like Rider Backs (not the "Standards" they sell in stores, though)
A deck that's good for cardistry, magic, and gaming that will last for 2 years? That's a harsh requirement..
I recommend bicycle masters edition. I've been buying one deck once a year for 4 years so I can vouch for them. I don't know how the Erlanger decks handle as I've never came across any. The art is only basic though. I think all masters are all Ohio made still? Not sure, last one I got at April was Ohio but I got the deck from a local magic shop.
Otherwise get monarchs or artisans cause they handle and look good
Infinity is a must have. Gorgeous art work and deck.
As for standard decks, grab some Tally's.
Nothing beats Ohio-made cards, though, if you can find them. Why only Amazon?
You're expecting one deck to last you two years? Maybe if you live in the right climate and the buddies you're playing poker with treat them like newborn babies.
I use my decks to they are totally ruined and then continue. I dont get rid of a deck till I lose it. Which I never know how that happens. Honestly I say just get standard bikes. They are cheap and good. Other then that I like the white vision deck. I am unsure if you can find it on amazon but its great.
For flourishing and cardistry and magic, standard tally-hos are great. For some added pizzazz and elegance the white ghosts are great, and for the hint of fully customised intrigue, the artifice decks will do justice.
