Quick answer
If you are a collector who wants a ready-made Janus set, the Janus Bundle is the one to buy. If you are a reseller or shop owner planning a bulk order, Wholesale Socal V2 is the practical choice.
The Janus Bundle is not a standard retail product
The Janus Bundle is listed for internal use only and is not meant for direct purchase. Its catalog note says it exists to fulfill Dualism Chroma Kickstarter Monsterboxes. That means its contents and availability are tied to a specific crowdfunding fulfillment, not to general collectors browsing the store.
For most readers, this makes the Janus Bundle a reference point rather than a checkout option. If you missed the Kickstarter, you cannot simply add it to your cart like a regular deck. The practical takeaway is to check whether the bundle is offered through a legitimate backer channel or wait for a retail release.
Wholesale Socal V2 is built for volume, not display
Wholesale Socal V2 is a bulk order product. The catalog example shows a 72-deck order with 48 Chaos decks (8 of each color variant), 16 Simple Royal decks (8 Red and 8 Blue), and 8 Liminal Erebus decks. That mix is designed for resellers who need a spread of variants rather than a single collector piece.
The listed retail value for that example is $3,144, while the wholesale price is $1,572 plus $50 shipping, for a total of $1,622 shipped. The order also includes a Liminal Bifrons as a gift. If you are not planning to sell or distribute decks, this volume and cost structure will likely be more than you need.
Price and commitment differ sharply
The Janus Bundle is priced at $1,509.64 with a comparison price of $2,068.00. That is a collector-level price for a curated set, but it is not a bulk wholesale order. The Wholesale Socal V2 is priced at $1,946.40 with a comparison price of $3,244.00, and the catalog example shows a total shipped cost of $1,622 for a 72-deck order with a gift deck.
The numbers are not directly comparable because one is a fulfillment bundle and the other is a wholesale case. Use the price only as a signal of intended use: the Janus Bundle is for a specific collector outcome, while Wholesale Socal V2 is for resale or distribution.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Collector vs reseller: Choose the Janus Bundle if you are a collector who backed or is fulfilling a Dualism Chroma Kickstarter Monsterbox. Choose Wholesale Socal V2 if you are a reseller or shop owner ordering in bulk. Match the product to your end use before comparing price.
- Availability: The Janus Bundle is marked for internal use only, so it is not openly purchasable. Wholesale Socal V2 is a listed wholesale product with a defined bulk example. Check purchase eligibility first; the Janus Bundle may not be an option for you.
- Order size: The Janus Bundle is a single bundle. Wholesale Socal V2 is illustrated with a 72-deck order, which is far more decks than a typical collector needs. If you only want a few decks, neither product is a typical small order; look for individual deck listings.
Product facts
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Janus Bundle: Catalog note: for internal use only, do not buy; used to fulfill Dualism Chroma Kickstarter Monsterboxes. This tells you the bundle is a fulfillment item, so it is not a standard retail purchase for most collectors.
Janus Bundle
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Wholesale Socal V2: Example 72-deck order: 48 Chaos (8 each color variant), 16 Simple Royal (8 Red + 8 Blue), 8 Liminal Erebus; retail value $3,144; wholesale $1,572 + $50 shipping; includes a Liminal Bifrons gift. This shows the product is designed for resellers who need a broad mix of decks, not a single collector set.
Wholesale Socal V2
Which Janus set fits you?
Best for
- Collectors fulfilling a Dualism Chroma Kickstarter Monsterbox who need the Janus Bundle
- Resellers or shop owners planning a bulk order of mixed Chaos, Simple Royal, and Liminal Erebus decks
Not for
- Collectors who want a single deck or a small set without Kickstarter ties
- Buyers who are not prepared to store or distribute dozens of decks