Update on GoDaddy Transfer Issues
Just to add data to the discussion;<p>I kicked off migration of my only 3 GoDaddy domains to namecheap last night. One .net, one .com and one .cc domain. None had any kind of whois protection or anonymisation.<p>The .net and .com migrations went very quickly and smoothly. Within two hours I had the confirmation e-mails from both namecheap and GoDaddy, and within 4 hours the migration was complete.<p>The .cc domain took a little longer, as when I started the move with namecheap it didn't seem to want an EPP code for a .cc domain, but then later changed its mind and asked me to enter one. I entered the code within 2 hours, and 8 hours later the migration was complete.<p>GoDaddy's goodbye was actually pretty professional;<p><pre><code>  ===================================================================
   SORRY TO SEE YOU GO. WE'LL ALWAYS WELCOME YOU BACK.
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  Dear Colm MacCarthaigh,

  We're sorry you transferred your domain name(s) away from GoDaddy.com. 
  We are committed to providing quality services and products and hope
  that we met your needs.

  If you feel your transfer was in error, or if you have changed your 
  mind, please contact our 24/7 sales department at (480) 505-8877. 
  They'll assist you in transferring your domain name(s) back to us.* 
  Keep in mind that we continue to offer low prices and $7.49 transfer 
  rates on some domains.

  Sincerely,
  Go Daddy

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  and SAVE 15%* off your order of $50 or more. Just use source code
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  *Please note that ICANN's Transfer Policy may prevent you from 
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