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Unsealed gives you maintainability, which means they will probably end up cheaper in the long run. I ran a road bike with an unsealed BB for years of daily use when I was at college and got away with routine maintenance every six months or so, so it may not be as much of a chore as you think. You can strip, check and regrease inside an hour, two hours tops, and it's a satisfying experience.
Having said all that I went for the Miche sealed BB myself with my Sug Grand Mightys, just because I didn't have the extra £30 for the Sug BB at the time.