# How to Buy Lab Supplies

The Lab Stockroom offers four ways to buy lab supplies: order online by card with no account required, request a formal quote, pay by purchase order with a free Business Account, or work directly with a Stockroom Specialist. Pick the one that fits how your organization buys.

## Ways to Buy Lab Supplies

Individual buyers and institutional procurement teams can each buy the way their process requires.

### Buy Online

- Check out as a guest, no account needed
- Pay by card, PayPal, Shop Pay, Apple Pay, or Google Pay
- Free shipping on qualifying orders over $100 to the contiguous US

### Request a Formal Quote

- Itemized pricing, availability, and shipping estimates
- Most quotes returned within one business day
- No minimum order size

### Pay by Purchase Order

- PO billing on net terms with a free Business Account
- Custom pricing and tax exemption applied automatically
- Faster reordering by SKU, CSV, or past order

### Work With a Stockroom Specialist

- Help choosing products for your application
- Bulk, recurring, and sourced orders
- Free local delivery in the greater Rochester, NY area on orders of $500 or more

## How Ordering Works

1. **Find What You Need**
   
   Search by product name, specification, or SKU, and compare detailed product specifications.

2. **Choose How to Buy**
   
   Check out online, request a quote, or order by purchase order.

3. **It Ships Quickly**
   
   In-stock orders ship same or next business day from Honeoye Falls, NY.

4. **Support After Checkout**
   
   Track orders, reorder quickly, and reach a team that knows the products.

## Ordering Policies and Resources

Everything else you might need before you place an order.

- [Tax-Exempt Purchasing](/content/pages/tax-exempt/index.html) - Submit your certificate once
- [Payment Methods](/content/pages/payment-information/index.html) - Cards, wallets, and purchase orders
- [Shipping Policy](/content/pages/shipping/index.html) - Carriers, cutoff, and free shipping
- [Local Delivery](/content/pages/local-delivery/index.html) - Free delivery in the Rochester area
- [Build-to-Order Items](/content/pages/build-to-order/index.html) - Lead times for made-to-order products
- [Returns and Refunds](/content/pages/returns-and-refunds/index.html) - 30-day returns with an RMA number.

## Ordering FAQs

### Can I Place an Order by Phone or Email?

Yes. You can place an order with The Lab Stockroom by calling (585) 360-2295, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET, or by emailing service@thelabstockroom.com with the products, quantities, and shipping address you need.

### What Is the Difference Between a Quote and a Purchase Order?

A quote from The Lab Stockroom is an itemized price document your organization can use for budget approval. A purchase order is your organization's commitment to buy, which The Lab Stockroom accepts as payment through a Business Account. Many institutions request a quote first, then issue a purchase order against it.

### Which Way of Buying Is Right for My Organization?

Buy online for quick card purchases, request a quote if your organization needs approval before buying, and apply for a Business Account if you pay by purchase order. For large, recurring, or complex orders, contact a Stockroom Specialist at The Lab Stockroom.

## Ready to Order?

Browse more than 9,000 lab supplies, or call (585) 360-2295, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET.