Sometimes things just hit a nerve, somehow, i think, and there's no real understanding of why. Hope this unpleasantness is a one-off and that you're back in the swing of things for your next gig.
Maybe 40th Anniversary Squiers. They seem popular and are already holding their prices. I don't suppose they'll ever be worth millions, but they could be reasonably collectable.
Had a blast, and am still reeling from the experience! I met @walshy and @AndyTravis on the VBR stand (best part of the day!) and didn't buy any gear at all, although I now have a shopping list as long as my arm...