Thank you for sharing @azircon! It's always interesting and insightful to read accounts from more experienced players. I've joined an open guild in December. I was really grateful they welcomed me as a new player. So, even if we don't have a store yet (which would help in terms of CP and Merits), I don't see myself looking for another one. Hopefully, we will be able to slowly level-up our store! @tt88
It is often beneficial to join a higher level guild. That said some guild is better than no guild.