[azifali]

I cannot believe it is the registry issue because

a) I renewed the domain before expiry. Before that I had unlocked it for transfer but did not complete it since I realized that this might take a couple of days

b) Godaddy charged me for the domain renewal which effectively confirmed me as the owner for another year.

c) After 2 days, godaddy abruptly cancels the domain and transfers it to the registry even though my ownership is confirmed for the next one year.

It doesn't sound like any body else is here to blame except Godaddy.

From what I understand, they either

a) Did this because I initiated the transfer or b) I removed all credit cards from the system because I did not want renewals to happen without notice.

[treitnauer]

Just saying that GoDaddy can't do anything about the restore fees imposed by the registries. If they screwed up it should be carried out at the firm's expense but I highly doubt they would delete a domain without being explicitly told so.

[azifali]

I think the delete domain behaviour is linked to the deletion of the credit card..that is not acceptable is what I have been saying. Looks like someone else has also had the same experience....(in comments)