[vhal_x]

I'd say it depends on what the items are.

If it's unlikely you will come across that amount in boxes for a low price (as I'm assuming these ones are quite the bargain?) then I'd say probably go for it.

But if you think you'd manage to get a bundle of them in boxes for a similar price, albeit taking you a bit longer to find, then probably hold off and get boxed ones.

But the way you've worded it suggests that finding a lot in boxes for a good price doesn't seem to be plausible xx