With a 1 for 1000 split your equity stake could end up being so close to nothing it is not even funny if you bought pre reverse. Think a little bit about what kind of share price you need to profit if you bought at .01 and go through a 1 for 1000 split. Do you think that is likely? I say there next to no chance of it. You are sorely wrong if you think buying shells always works out. Buying a shell with a few million out at a good price before a small split is a good idea. Buying a shell before a massive split at a high price is like throwing your money away.