Onions from seed?

I usually grow from sets and have generally been very please with both the quality and keeping ability of sturon and stur bc 20.

This year, for a change, I've grown bedfordshire champion from seeds. They look like they are doing well with most looking like they will make 8 to 12oz. but too soon yet to harvest. With sets, they would likely be hanging up already. As they are still looking white, last nights rain won't damage them. Will need to see how their quality and keeping ability compares.

So seeds are definitely cheaper but sets are a lot lest hassle.