has marriott consistently offered this buy back every year? I'm wondering if they will next year considering the SPG merger.

I'm asking because I've been status matched to Gold from SPG. Am considering doing the Road to Platinum challenge (Marriott has told me I'm eligible) for 9 stays...then hoping to be able to buy back the platinum yearly...as it's unlikely I'd ever be able to reach the 75 nights a year needed for requalification. anyone have input on this / in a similar situation?