Many customers have complained that we did not give enough advance notice for the price increase. It is a valid complaint, and I acknowledge that we could have done better in communicating with you.
Therefore we have delayed the price increase until Oct 19, 00:00 UTC. We will maintain the current price of $7.99 ($6.99 bulk) until that date. Now everyone will have enough time to register, renew, or transfer their domains at the lower prices.
Thank you for your business, and I apologize for the inconvenience.