I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome State of Nine as a sponsor here at Trollhattan Saab.
State of Nine is a catalog supplier of custom Saab accessories for all Saabs – classic and new. They offer a complete selection of Custom Saab Floor Mats starting at US$53.95 and exclusive products such as the Stainless Steel Mesh Grille (available for 9-3′s and 9-5′s).
State of Nine is based in New Hampshire, USA; if you’re in the continental US they offer a flat $9.95 
“Best Method” shipping rate, and many products qualify for free shipping! Their customers aren’t just in the US though – they’ll ship anywhere and already have customers worldwide.
State of Nine has an electronic catalog that you can view online OR you can request a printed version for FREE. Click here to view the catalog now. They even have a monthly newsletter:
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Following is a little of State of Nine’s story. I’d like to thank them for supporting Trollhattan Saab, and I hope that you support them.
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Dan De Vlieger is a self-proclaimed Saab enthusiast, and he has been for years. Over time, between driving Saabs and talking with fellow Saab owners, he discovered two things: 1) there is an overwhelming common bond between Saab owners 2) Saab-specific accessories were difficult to find.
In 2002, De Vlieger launched State of Nine with a simple goal: keep fellow Saab owners happy. After all, owning a Saab is not just driving a car, it’s a lifestyle.
State of Nine features a collection of automotive accessories specifically for Saabs – each product has been hand-picked for Saabs and tested on Saabs. The site features products for every Saab make and model, including classics such as the Sonett all the way through to the current 9-3′s, 9-5′s and 9-7X’s.
From Official Saab Logo Floor Mats, to Waterproof Convertible Top Covers, to Roof Racks, to replacement Hood/Trunk Badges, to a full suite of Premium Cleaning Products. State of Nine covers every inch of your Saab.
De Vlieger spends a good part of the year researching and developing products exclusively available at State of Nine, “If I see a problem or a need, I can’t help but try to solve it – I am always looking for possible new product ideas.”
“Take our Emblem Armor product, for example. Saab Emblems get so damaged from weather and road debris, and they are costly to replace. I worked to develop a clear film that adheres to the Emblem and protects it, avoiding the expense of replacing it.”
Other State of Nine exclusives include Leather Door Pull Covers (direct from Italy) for the 9-3, a European-made Stainless Steel Mesh Grill for the 9-3 & 9-5, and an Italian leather Brake Boot Cover.
Based in Nashua, NH, State of Nine is located in the “Saab Center” of the States – New England ranks highest in Saab sales year after year. That said, State of Nine has customers in every state across the U.S., and in over 50 countries worldwide. Yes, State of Nine ships Saab accessories internationally!
To keep in touch with the Saab community, State of Nine sponsors the Saab Owners Convention each year, as well as Swedish Car Day (Lars Anderson Auto Museum, Brookline, MA) and Springtime in Sweden (Amherst, New Hampshire). Photos of the events all end up at the State of Nine Photo Gallery – where Saab enthusiasts worldwide to share their favorite Saab pics; State of Nine even holds an annual photo competition with up to $500 in awards.
“Customers just love coming back to State of Nine because we’re always introducing new products or new features,” says De Vlieger. “We like to keep it fun and make it easy to shop.”
The site features a “Wish List”, which allows users to collect all the Saab accessories they want, and then share it with friends and family.
According to Dan, “We wouldn’t be where we are today without our customers’ feedback. I personally read every email and often pick up the phone.”
As a way to thank customers for their loyalty, State of Nine launched the State of Nine Rewards Program in 2007. It is similar to an airline rewards program, except instead of miles, customers are earning credit toward their next State of Nine purchase. Basically, it’s earning money back. And who couldn’t use a little of that these days?
Be sure to stop by State of Nine to see the latest Featured Products, which change every few weeks (so check back often!)
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Again, please click here to visit State of Nine, or go directly to their online catalog.
This reminds me, I need to get new floormats…
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Sponsorship of TrollhattanSaab makes me more likely to purchase products from State of Nine. Thanks to State of Nine for supporting TS!
To all: I can tell you that Dan is great to deal with. I have ordered a good amount of Saab products from State Of Nine over the years without being disappointed. As a matter of fact. I was ordering some custom wood accents the other day and just happend to ask him if he ever went onto Trollhattan Saab. When he responded “I never heard of it”. I A) could not beleive it. B)set him up and made sure he had the site on line prior to hanging up the phone. In fact, giving him the heads up on this site became more important than my order!!!
If a problem does arise, DAN PICK’S UP THE PHONE MOST OF THE TIME AND TAKES CARE OF WHATEVER NEEDS TO BE DONE.
Do not hesitate to order from State Of Nine. NO ONE is a more demanding when it comes to his Saab products and Dan has delivered time and time again.
Steve, your readers should be very happy with State Of Nine.
Mike C: thanks for cluing-in Dan. And Dan, if you’re reading this, I have purchased products from State of Nine on several occasions before. Because I went a whole year without purchasing anything from you I’m still holding-on to your 10%-off e-mail coupon for something really special for my wife’s new-to-her 2005 9-5 Arc SportWagon. I just don’t know what it is yet. I’ll be placing an order soon, I’m sure.
I second what Mike C has to say about S.O.N.’s service. I had a minor problem with one of my orders in the past which was more than adequately addressed and corrected.
Hi All,
Thanks for your comments! It is a real honor to serve the Saab community and to get such positive feedback. We look forward to being of service to you. Here is a link to the digital catalog if you are still having problems.
http://stateofnine.com/Merchant2/retail/1.html
Best regards,
Dan