While sometimes this is true, it is most likely not the case. There are a few different types of companies out there,
Drop shippers There are companies that do not stock any products. They dropship only from distribution sources. When their distribution is out, so are they. There are more dropship companies in our industry than dealers which hold stock. I'm not saying don't buy from these companies, but if you are on the hunt for products, you'll find they come up with the same inventory as other drop shippers.
Stocking Dealers/Distributors Import Image Racing is considered a stocking dealer. The same is true for Summit Racing, Jegs, Rallysport Direct, and MAPerformance. In many cases we buy/sell parts from each other. We all have our own individual stock of available items. We buy directly from the manufacturers as well as parts distribution networks. Along with our own stock in Florida, is the ability for Import Image Racing to drop ship from multiple warehouses around the US. We are well known for stocking large quantities of items that often are hard to find. If you are a California customer, we by any means possible will ship your product from the closest possible location, so you're not waiting for a shipment from Florida, unless of course that is the only warehouse with stock. Our goal is to get most products in your hands within 2 business days of ordering.