I know that as a business owner that dropships and sells products online, right about now is crunch time for getting orders in time to get them shipped off by Christmas.  One thing I would recommend any one trying to get the last minute shoppers is to talk to your suppliers and ask them what their absolute cut off shipping date is.  Some, for a few extra bucks will even ship out as last minute as the 22nd or 23rd, and arrive in time, but you must verify this first with your drop shipping supplier company.

What I would recommend websites that dropship and sell products online to start preparing for right now is the "after Christmas sales".  I know that even a simple banner on the site that says something like; "After Christmas Sale, 45% off all orders!" or something to that wording could make all the difference in the world and help keep sales going when normally the ecommerce "sales" time to slow down is after Christmas. 

I think with a few simple steps and sales that can't be refuse you will keep January a good month when most of your competition will be lagging in sales.  Most people are looking at their credit card statements in January and having big time Christmas buyers remorse and are very reluctant to purchase anything.  If we can offer such a great deal (even if we are making less) we will still probably be making more in the long run because of lack of, or slower sales.

I can't believe I am even saying this, but heck ... it may not be to early to start preparing for Valentines Day shoppers!