... there are people who eat them out of the shell

I peel them like sunflower seeds if they're in the shell

but as far as which kind I buy? whichever is cheaper

TWO VERY DIFFERENT ANSWERS

too much fiber otherwise, it's like eating the, well the sunflower seed shells

both. but if they come in their shells, I eat them in their shells.

option c.: eat.... pumpkin seeds.... voluntarily?