Philosophically, how do drop-shippers compare to, say, furniture shops that only have showpieces on display. And when you pick a piece, they pass along the orde

Philosophically, how do drop-shippers compare to, say, furniture shops that only have showpieces on display. And when you pick a piece, they pass along the order to the manufacturer to deliver. Or for that matter, car-dealerships operate on the same model.