Yeah you're exactly right. I have been spoiled by modern games graphics. And i can understand why everybody says "it's not about the graphics, it's the quality of the game" because i do go back and play games from the past that have HORRIFIC graphics compared to games from today, but I enjoy them because it's from my past. BUT, i'm not about to go out and buy myself a game that I've never played before that has really terrible graphics. I would be too distracted by the poor quality to be able to focus on how amazing the game itself is.
I felt the same way when getting Majoras mask on emulator... don't regret getting the game tho. But that's life, you take a risk, and hope there's a sweetroll at the end.