So it appears there are more than a handful of guilds that are at shop level 8 now. I searched, but couldn't find the PM post on this, but weren't we promised level 9 shop would open once 3 (?) guilds reached level 8? I think we've exceeded that goal. The game needs a shot in the arm now, and most of your top players are quite jaded with respect to the shop. I, for instance, only buy pots and baby dragons, so it is rather boring. If level 9 opens up new vistas, please upgrade the shop levels soon, before more top players drop out (heck, open up level 10 while you are at it, so the top guilds have a reason to donate).
Just a thought.
Thanks!
GreyRose / SR