Did you already check it or just consider it?
I already check name.com, I have an account there and I see that Private Whois service is free, not $8 - $12
Please check again. I would like to know what domain registrar you use, so I can check it.
Friend, but I think the private option is something else, not to hide your whois data. I have seen this private option in all registrars and it's free, but it does not hide your whois details if I'm not wrong. I'm sure it will cost us around $7 to $10.