Is the panel lottery worth it?

Hello

I know there must be a load of topics on this, but i have a couple of questions i need answering.

I was considering buying the Samsung 226BW until i heard about the lottery. Apparently the C panel is most common nowadays.

I also noticed another monitor; the Samsung 226CW. I've heard this monitor is the same except for the addition of "Wide Colour Gamut"

But i also heard a rumor that this version of the monitor guarantees you an S panel; can anyone confirm this?

If the rumor isnt true and the C panel is the most common, is there a viable alternative 22" for ~ £250?

Any feedback would be absolutely brilliant!

Thats reassuring, thanks.

Does anyone have any info on the 226CW? I can get it for just £30 ($60) more and if its guaranteed an S panel, that would be great.

Does anyone own a 226CW?

Thanks for any feedback.