What the OP may have done is not being expressed clearly here.
I have degreed cams that came in within the specs while also being at the "dot to dot" marks on the timing set. I have a Lunati solid in my Charger that met the 106 centerline with the timing marks at the "dot to dot" mark. At a glance, it might look like I took a short cut but if the intake centerline is where you want it and the timing marks line up with no additional work, that is great. What else do you do? I hear people suggest to degree the cam but rarely ever hear of what to do if the numbers are way off and how to correct it. I suppose a crank sprocket with multiple keyways is one method, one that is easiest and fastest. I've seen offset dowels but how does that help a guy with a 1 bolt cam?
The OP is clearly frustrated. I know that when I am that way, I don't always explain myself correctly. Anger and frustration have a way of clouding the brain and impeding the thought process.