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I don't think there is anything wrong with using the technology that you have to help you make the best mix possible. With all of the Ableton and DVS wielding DJs running around these days, the fact that you are doing things "manually" is kind of special.
Just make sure that your ears are the final judge and jury when it comes to your mixes. If the CDJs say that both tracks have the same BPMs and the mix still sounds off, then one of several things is happening:
1. You started the new track too soon or too early or off beat/phase. Correct it with the pitch bend.
2. The tracks that you are mixing are not harmonically going to work together. Notice that things may sound lined up but "sour" or unpleasant. You can try to fix this using some selective EQs, or you can learn how to key your tracks and prevent this from happening. I either switch tracks, or I try to figure out what tracks are going to sound good together before I play them, since I have heard most of what's in my binder many times and I can kind of "hear" the mix in my head before I actually load the tracks.
3. The CDJ's BPM counter is slightly off. Sometimes it is off by 1 or 2 BPM, other times it will be WAY off. Again, your ears are the final judge here.
4. The pitch may have slipped. This happens a lot on my 200s whenever I am in .02% adjustment mode. Since I started adjusting by .05% this problem has come up less often. Be aware of what setting you have, and don't be afraid to pitch bend & gently nudge the pitch back if it slips.
If you can beatmatch with your ears, then it will be easier to correct problems with whatever you are mixing with. It is also a good skill to have if you ever plan on mixing with turntables one day 
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