That doesn't take into account the profit generated by selling the mac in itself

Somehow related: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_railway_clock

That's for the spot price. If you have bought futures then that won't impact you

AFAIK that's why leaded paint is bad for children: it tastes sweet so they continue licking it/eating the chips of paint that fall off the wall

Sure, and copper, and aluminium