To degree or not to degree? That is the question!

Im of the idea that its better to be safe than sorry,I built alot of engines years ago without degreeing the cam and only had one that was off,and it was a mild grind in a street engine.But let me tell you it ran awful and for the price of a degree kit-or to have your machinist do it compared to gaskets and tear down time its simply not worth the gamble.I bought a dgree kit some years back and I do every engine,also if the cam is ground wrong (which was the case in my situation) there is less chance of getting it replaced once it has been run,cheap insurance.