Here's a partial list of Allowable Commodity Purchases
Items which are underlined include a hyperlink to additional requirements when making the purchase.

•  Art Supplies
•  Audio cassettes, blank & pre-recorded
•  Batteries
•  Books
•  Bulbs
•  Cell Phones and Cell Phone Service
•  Computer items (examples: cabling, keyboard, memory upgrades, mouse, surge suppressers, digital camera where each item is less than $1000)
•  Film
•  Freight (eg: UPS, FedEx, Airborne)
•  Furniture - under $1000 (not capital assets)
•  Gasoline
•  Lab chemicals
•  Lab/research supplies
•  Mailing Lists
•  Maps (classroom use)
•  Memberships - Open Record Certification required
•  Preprinted Pamphlets Photo Development
•  Photography Supplies
•  Publications from Superintendent of Documents (US Printing Office)
•  Rental/reservation of display booths at conferences/conventions
(if the vendor requires a signed contract route it through Purchasing for review)
•  Registration for conferences
•  Reprints
•  Software (up to $1000)
•  Stamps (US Postmaster)
•  Subscriptions (journals, magazines, newpapers)
•  Third Party Payor (example: PayPal, ProPay, iBill)
•  Test Kits
•  Training
•  Supplies/Materials
•  Video tape, blank & pre-recorded

If you have questions concerning whether a purchase is allowable or not, contact PCard@ufl.edu