Most people feel the same way at first. Chances are you'll eventually come around, too.
I had zero interest in hot-stamped chips when I first started collecting sets. I currently have two large 'keeper' sets of hot-stamped chips, both of which rank very high in my list of favorite chip sets I own. I also have several racks of hot-stamped casino fracs in various colors.
I did eventually sell my Grand Casino Biloxi tourney set, but that was more a function of them not being in mint condition, than design (which I loved).
Interesting. Yeah I am a newb so not ruling out the possibility that I indeed do come around.