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Brian Roemmele recalls buying Apple Computer stock certificates in December…

2026-06-12 · 13:28 UTC ·@BrianRoemmele ·1 min read

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Brian Roemmele recalls buying Apple Computer stock certificates in December 1980—investing most of his savings and framing one—and says that purchase gave him freedom and changed his life. In a 2026-06-12 post he compares that memory to now: he holds electronic $SPCX shares (no physical certificates), calls this ownership life-changing and likely to "forever change humanity," and expresses deep gratitude.

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Folks, today I feel like December 1980 to me all over again.

I heard all the reasons why I was crazy to buy Apple IPO shares.

I was alone that day, literally and most of my savings in APPL.

Today I can’t get the physical $SPCX certificates, but I have electronic share and I get to share this moment with other people that think like me.

I am not alone today.

In that day in December of 1980, that purchase changed my life.

It allowed me a sense of freedom.

Today this purchase changes my life again.

I own a chunk of something that will forever change humanity and I am proud of that.

Thank you for sharing this journey with me.

Deep gratitude.

Brian Roemmele (@BrianRoemmele)

It was like yesterday when I picked up Apple Computer, Inc. Stock Certificates back in December 1980.

I dreamed of this world where everyone would carry their own computer

I framed this one to always remember.

Thanks a Trillion Apple, you changed the world...

— https://nitter.net/BrianRoemmele/status/1222571308728238086#m