Question about Panasonic Lithium CR2477

After just under a year in storage, the battery was still in perfect condition, but does it make sense to store batteries for several years? What is the argument against purchasing according to actual need?

I need 2 pieces each and more only later, so the two after 2 years. No
problem. Batteries still good in the third year.

I can't say, because I need the batteries immediately.