lmrntx--the list of rules and regs is long and sometimes surprising.
Might I suggest that you reach out to Apple and ask if they have an issue with selling the box. If it is ok with them you can approach other sites that do what ebay does. Given that this was on the forbidden list, if you have apple's permission you can pose the question to the other sites.
have you ever visited the powersellersunite website? it makes some good recommendations on selling.
Good luck on the eye surgery.