Scott:
There are many people who feel that way. I have not (yet) made a grape skin kit for myself. I have one sitting on the shelf to get started soon. Reliable feedback says that I shouldn't expect to drink it until well over a year from now (2 years actually).
On the other hand, I made a high quality Shiraz (no skins) that I was drinking and very much enjoying about 8-9 months after it was started. It was probably pretty good before then, but it was sitting in a carboy.
Personally, I feel that there is a place for both skin & non-skin kits. Just as there is a place for those that make kits from fresh and/or frozen grapes (something I will probably never do).
Steve