Yeah I did say it was similar, not the same... You still have to wait for the goodsJust to be clear, a drop-shipper doesn't ever touch your goods. They will take your money and order the goods on your behalf, the goods are then shipped directly to you from the supplier, which means that you are also liable for the import duties, taxes etc. unless they expressly state that they cover these costs.
Companies like Takealot will order the goods from their suppliers, the stuff goes to them and then they send it to you, so this isn't drop-shipping.
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