I'd say I've lost when I have to come to a dead forum to brag about a 16-21% increase on a $5 stock.
You are correct in thinking actual number of shares do not matter, the value is the value.
However there are cases where share price does play a role. Berkshire Hathaway for example has not split because Warren Buffet believes it has cut down on the liquidity of the stock, as well as attracting investors with an eye for the longer term.
And a little further into that for you:
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/buy...ake-2013-09-26
Hope you learned something. Sorry you only see the surface.