Originally Posted by robwod

Because they can.

Let's face it, most people will likely not migrate away from them. People might complain a little, but then that's about it. There's a real push by GoDaddy these days to get people to join their Domain Discount Club. I just personally see no point in doing so when I can save the $90, get the domains and all the extras for the same price as what the "Discount Club" would give me anyway.

The reality is, there are better registrars out there. The key is in finding the one that's the right blend of price, service, ease of use, support and features for yourself.