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Domain Name Registrar Comparison

Update: It is worth checking out Cloudflare, who claim to sell you domain names at cost.

Listing of Domain Name Registrars with New Domain, Renewal and Transfer prices in no particular order. This was based on what I could find after doing some research.
New Domain or Renewal Transfer Whois Includes ICANN Fee Comments
Moniker $9.59 (special $5.99) ?
Namecheap $10.69 slightly cheaper bulk to $10.29 $9.69 Free first year ($2.88 after) 18 cents Often have coupons
Godaddy Refuse to use them after getting bad service
1and1 Some bad reviews
name.com $10.99 $8.25 (special $6.99 for 10, $7.99 unlimited?) $3.99 Yes (at least for transfers)
namesilo $8.99 ($8.39 bulk). Possible coupons "coupon saveabuck you can get $1 off any registration or transfer" $8.39 Possible coupons "coupon saveabuck you can get $1 off any registration or transfer" Free Y (says no hidden fees and WHT mentions it) A few positive reviews on WHT. No transfer fees
internet.bs $9.28 slightly less for multi years (down to $8.77 for bulk 2000+ and wire transfer only) $9.28 (special $8.77) Free Y? (says no hidden fees)
resell.biz $9.01 (Tier 2 $8.46) Same as new domain? Free? ? (says zero fees, but may be referring to being a reseller only)
dynadot.com $7.99 New, $9.99 Renew $7.99 $2 Yes No transfer fees
gandhi.net $15.50