A purchase order is an official contract between a buyer and a seller -- in this case, between your school and The Ceramic Shop. A purchase order, or PO, is generally obtained by the accounts payable or business office of a school or institution. In the PO, the buyer specifies the products or services that the seller will provide. The prices on the PO are to be agreed upon by the seller before the PO is generated. Some schools do require to have a W9 on file from us. If you need it email us a request and we can email it to you in seconds.

We know that teachers and educators are always on a tight budget, so we strive to provide the best prices on all goods and services. We also know that most people are on a tight budget! Here at The Ceramic Shop, we are able to extend discounts for teachers. If you are looking to place an exceptionally large order, or if you would like to speak to one of our sales representatives, we would be happy to assist you personally over the phone or in our store. We can often suggest comparable lower-priced items that will fit into your budget.

If you work at a school or art center, and you would like to use a PO to pay, you can first send a quote request to PurchaseOrders@theceramicshop.com. Please provide a list of the items you are interested in purchasing, as well as contact information, and our school accounts manager will respond to you in a timely manner. You can also obtain pricing through our website and simply send us a Purchase Order using the online item codes.

Our most standard terms of service for schools and art centers are 'net-30' accounts. This means that your outstanding balance must be paid in full within 30 days of recieving the products or services that you have ordered from us. If you have any accounting questions, they can be directed to ap@theceramicshop.com.