Ordering Options: Purchase Orders, Tax Exemption, and Local Pickup

October 03, 2026

Purchase orders for schools and organizations

We accept purchase orders from schools and other organizations, with Net 30 terms on invoices. Here's how it works:

1. Email your tax-exempt form and your PO to support@tufttheworld.com.
2. In-stock orders are processed and shipped within a couple of days. Larger orders may occasionally ship directly from our manufacturer.
3. Pay the emailed invoice, or mail a check.

Tax-exempt ordering on our website

Prefer to order online? If your school or organization is tax exempt, we can set up your store account so you're never charged tax:

1. Email your tax-exempt certificate to support@tufttheworld.com.
2. Tell us the email address on your store account.
3. We'll give that account tax-exempt status. Any orders you place on the website while logged into it won't be charged tax.

State vendor forms

Does your institution require a state-specific vendor form, like a state version of the W-9 instead of the federal form? Email it to support@tufttheworld.com and we'll fill it out and send it back.

Visiting or picking up in Philadelphia

Our Philadelphia warehouse is not a store open to the public, and no one is there on weekends. You can arrange a weekday visit or pickup by emailing us ahead of time. Contact support for current availability.

Free shipping in Philadelphia

Shipping is free if you live in Philadelphia, so ordering online is often the easiest option.

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