The Robert Edward find from several years ago of a bunch of gum cards in original boxes confirmed the anecdotal evidence of how a lot of the gum cards/novelties of the day had been distributed.
https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.co...d-boxes-found/
Not how the Whiz (Fleer) cards were not enclosed in a pack and how the Tattoo buttons were loose in the box and there was a “Note to Retailer” telling them how to distribute.