Search "register domain GoDaddy" on Google and click on their sponsored links. They contain an embedded coupon code bringing down the .com price under 8 USD (the ad is targeted for most countries).

It may have been unclear in my message, but I'm looking for an alternative to Godaddy for reasons other than pricing.

I use Internet.bs. They're great and a .com only costs $7.49

They don't upsell anything, unlike the others do, and private registration/transfer is free.