Am I the only one who finds it weird to buy loot boxes?

I mean, isn't it the whole concept of "loot" that you are not paying for it?

Comic transcript

Panel 1:
G and H are standing in front of a cardboard box.
G: You’re not going to believe this! I came across this guy who sold loot boxes! Care to open this one with me?
H: Uhhh, sure?
Panel 2:
G: opening the box I love the thrill of opening loot boxes. Think of all the things that could be inside! How thrilling ...
Panel 3:
G pulls a lute out of the box
G: Oh come on, that thing again? That was in all the other 28 loot boxes as well. Can you believe how unlucky I am?