Question on vending boxes vs. unopened packs

1957Braves

I have so far limited my vintage purchases to boxes of packs, in one form or another. Can someone explain the appeal of vending boxes? I always assumed the cards are more susceptible to damage in a vending box. Is that true? I know there isn't a gum or wax stain issue to deal with. Is that another appeal? What if the boxes were stored improperly, then opened. Do you wind up with a sticky brick of cards?

76collector

The appeal of vending is that they are usually cheaper than any other option. I would not buy vending, except from a friend or bbce though.

3BoyzTrading

I almost bought $2K in unopened vending from Fritsch but then they wanted me to mail a money order. Old school those guys are but legit stuff(although there is the 71 horror story).

Steelernation

3boyz,
I'm not familiar with the 71 horror story. Can you fill us, me in? Thanks.
I recall a 71 vending box up for auction a couple yrs ago. I think it was a smaller auction house