ONeShare in the News

"I am never selling my stock certificate... you can't put a price on sentiment." »View Story

"It's like a piece of art, and it's not something you're going to be able to buy down the road."

"There's no more concrete way to give children or grandchildren an understanding of the future than actual certificates of ownership of shares in America's premiere companies."

"Five Stocks We Love the Most... When I want to weigh our collective amorous weight in specific equities, I like to go to the list of the most popular stocks at OneShare.com." »View Story

"Showcasing the Bull Market, one share at a time taps into people's affinity... Just a certificate or a work of art... One form of bull-market expression is produced by a San Francisco company called OneShare.com. As its name suggests, it sells single shares of stock that it frames and calls art."

"Still not sure what to get someone for Hanukah or Christmas? How about stuffing a loved one's stocking with a share of stock? OneShare.com, a company based in San Francisco, offers framed stock shares as gifts. This is a great way to introduce someone, especially a young person, to the world of investing."

"Christmas is only a few days away... Why not give the gift of equity? This is an especially good idea for kids or teenagers. Check out OneShare.com, where you can buy a framed stock certificate for one share of a kid-friendly business such as Disney, McDonald's, Toys R Us or Krispy Kreme Doughnuts."

"Sports stocks always count on one built-in base of buyers: fans. OneShare.com in San Francisco framed more than 500 shares of Celtics stock in 1996 − roughly 40% of Celtics investors own only one [share]."

"Their title says it all. If you'd like to be a part owner of your favorite company but don't have the moola, start small − very small. Tiny. Buy just one share."

"I view the single share of stock that you can buy from OneShare.com as an introduction to the financial pages of the newspaper. The stock certificates (which come framed, if you like) are from more than 130 companies, including kid-friendly names such as Coca-Cola and Gap. Do your best to pick one that's headed up in value, and you may hook a young investor for life."

"Gifts for grandkids that won't break the bank include [a share of stock]. OneShare.com specializes in selling stock certificates that can be framed."

"All those little blue boxes are lovely, but now you can register for an actual share of Tiffany — one of 130 public companies registered at OneShare."

"Buy Dad a single framed share of any stock using OneShare, and - who knows? - you may make him a millionaire someday!"

"A gift to grow on talk about the gift that keeps giving it's a great (gift) for their children... and it's a great learning tool..."

"Instead of giving your children another toy this Christmas, how about buying them a share of stock in the toy company."

"Investors who want to use a DRIP can use OneShare.com."

"Ten Great Gifts for High-School and College Grads... Many companies such as OneShare.com offer you the chance to choose either a share of stock to give as a gift or a program to start..." View Story

"What to give the market maven? Framed stock certificates for about 100 companies."

"Wanting the best for their children or grandchildren, parents and grandparents may want to get a head start by buying one share of stock as a gift, receiving the paper certificate and displaying that share in a frame on the wall."

"At OneShare.com, you can buy a share of stock from dozens of different companies, from Amazon, to Starbucks, to Tiffany. The cost? The price of the stock, plus a $39 dollar processing fee."

"Amid the ubiquitous Yuletide consumption, parents might want to teach their kids about investing. So, stuff the youngsters' stockings with a share or two of their favorite companies, such as Disney, Coca-Cola or Mattel. To do it, check out OneShare.com. You'll get a stock certificate with your kid's name on it. It's a gift that keeps on giving, too, because each year your child will get the company's annual report in the mail."

"For those individuals who covet sports memorabilia, what could be more satisfying than to lead guests around your home, stop in front of your beautifully frame stock certificate − complete with Panthers' colors and logo − and boast that you own a piece of the team that played for last year's Stanley Cup?"

"During the buying frenzy of the holiday season, parents might consider buying their children a gift that teaches what it means to be an investor, not just a consumer. Think stock."

"...San Francisco firm is offering to fill a niche for local fans for their gift shopping needs or Panthers memorabilia collections."

"Business art that has real potential for aesthetic appreciation."

Financial NetNews
"Looking for a gift for the Street pro who has everything this business sells framed stock certificates of companies such as Coca-Cola and Harley Davidson."

Boulder News
"Stuff stocking with stock At least one company specializes in single-share gifts: OneShare.com."

Life on the 'Net
"With the holiday season right around the corner get your friend or loved one a unique gift."

DelawareOnline.com
"These stocking stuffers are...a lasting gift for the children or grandchildren."

Collectors Showcase
"One Singular Sensation ... There's a well-known saying that has long been tossed about in the collecting circles: 'Collect for enjoyment...not as an investment.' Well now, OneShare.com gives collectors the best of both worlds − collectibles that are also investments."

News-Press
"Instead of giving your children another toy this Christmas, how about buying them a share of the stock in the toy company?"

The Winston Cup Scene
"No, you didn't accidentally pick up The Wall Street Journal. If you're interested in a collectible of a differnt sort, invest in a piece of the action − Winston Cup action, that is. Through OneShare.com, you can buy a single share of stock from American companies like Ford, ..."

Packer Reporter
[Official publication of the Green Bay Packers]
"Display your pride of ownership ... The Green Bay Packers, Inc., is proud to welcome our fellow team owners by offering three Official Commemorative Frames in which to display your share of the historic Green Bay Packers... These frames were custom designed by OneShare.com, which specializes in framing stock certificates."

The Sioux City Journal
"Talk about the gift that keeps on giving... Owning stock might get children to track their company's perfomance and learn about the ups and downs of the stock market... At least one company specializes in single-share gifts: OneShare.com, which was started in San Francisco. [OneShare] offers single shares with pristine, frameable stock certificates, and even sells the frames..."

The Free-Lance Star
"A gift to grow on: stuff some stocks in the stocking... OneShare.com currently offers Disney, a favorite gift whose colorful stock certificate depicts Walt Disney surrounded by characters such as Mickey Mouse and Dumbo."

Business Wire LA
"The increasing rarity of paper securities raises the value... In ten to fifteen years stock certificates may cease to be issued at all. At that point OneShare.com customers will own collectibles from a closed chapter in American history... certificates obtained by OneShare are issued flat, as opposed to the machine-folded version that can be obtained through traditional brokerages, making them even more rare."

Blick (European)
"Wertpapierhandel der besonderen Art ... Aktien zum Aufhängen ... Die Firma in Forch ZH bietet gegenwärtig Aktien von fast 100 zumeist weltbekannten amerikanischen Unternehmen..."

Tages-Anziger (European)
"Eine echte Aktie an der Wand ... Seine OneShare.com bietet seit gut drei Jahren Einzelstücke von US-Aktien an."

Auto-Illustrierte (European)
"Der Stolz jedes Markenliebhabers: eine Originalaktie zum Beispiel von Ford, oder Harley-Davidsion. Erhältlich bei OneShare.com..."

Apero (European Wine Magazine)
"Eine einzelne Aktie von Mondavi, gerahmt im Wohnzimmer? Kein Problem. Über die Internet Adresse www.oneshare.com... "

MacPeople (Japan)
"Buy a share of Apple and become an owner in the company at OneShare.com."

California Computer News
"OneShare.com sells big-name stocks a share at a time."

The Globe and Mail (Canada)
"There's a growing group of collectors who are snapping up old stock and bond certificates in a past time called scripophily... [OneShare.com] prides itself on the fact that all of its available shares are the real deal. They are securites, registered in the person's name with all rights of the shareholder, including dividends and annual reports."

The Spook
"There's a certain joy that goes with being a part of something big, even if one's ownership percentage is for all practible purposes negligible. OneShare.com specializes in selling single shares of company stock... I called a broker, or two, or three... Of the three brokers I called, one wanted to charge me $60 plus the cost of the stock, and he couldn't guarantee that my stock certicate will be unfolded. The other two, both on condition of anonymity, said I'd be better off going to OneShare. They actually brought up the company by name. I tried two online trading venues. One did not seem to have the ability to deliver a single certificate to me. The other wanted me to set up an account with a minimum balance so big that no freelance writer could possibly manage it. So, it was back to OneShare..."

NewsUSA
Americans told they must invest
"In the wake of the September 11 tragedy, people rushed to OneShare.com after the market reopened to purchase one share of stock. The company decided to do its share in supporting the stock market while helping victims of the terrorist attacks by donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross."