Seems like a good issue to discuss. Its certainly understandable that you'd be reluctant to announce how many you have. Not sure what I would do in your shoes. I wouldn't hesitate to tell collectors I considered friends, and would probably answer serious inquiries from a serious buyer...if they weren't being a jerk about it. I probably wouldn't go as far as you have, and post it on the board (especially after last week's bogus accusations), but it is "commendable".

But I don't think you should be offended if someone asks this. They'd be foolish not to. You can always say "a limited number" and leave it at that.