Originally Posted by
SanDiego1K
[MENTION=70]If it were me, I'd redeem now, trying to be patient and waiting as long into the month as possible. I'd certainly want to wait til I am less than a year from the dates you'd ideally like to stay in 2019. And by being patient, perhaps Marriott will clarify some of the issues before you redeem so that you know if this remains the right decision.
Thanks! I always greatly appreciate your advice and insight. And thanks to the others (including
travelbugging who was kind enough to correct my math error). That is what I'll do. If all goes bad, I'll at least have the miles and can try to adjust my travel.