My registration email says ...
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We've confirmed your choice of 4,000 bonus Starpoints after you complete five SPG® stays between now and 12/31/10. Book your next getaway now at any of the more than 940 Starwood Preferred Guest® hotels and resorts worldwide.
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it's the "between now and" that I'm interested in.
that states clearly that stays prior to NOW don't count.
SPG. do they or do they not ?