Occupy The Bookstore works as a plugin that works with most schools' "find my textbooks" function. Once the needed textbooks are given, the plugin compiles a list of all available sources with a price comparison. Occupy The Bookstore doesn't replace popular textbook retailers. Instead, it helps users find the best source.
Because this is a plugin, the information is scraped off the university bookstore website. If the university bookstore's web address ends in Neebo.com, BKSTR.com, or BNCollege.com, the plugin will work. If the university bookstore doesn't use these services, it won't be compatible with the plugin yet.
Many textbook website aggregators require ISBN numbers to be typed in. With Occupy The Bookstore, information is entered automatically once the bookstore website reveals what is needed.
Bookfinder.com compiles textbook prices from many different sellers, and returns the info sorted by author. Once the desired author is selected, options are returned in order of cheapest to most expensive.
Bookfinder has a simple interface that gets the job done with no excessive features. This site puts focus on the most important two results: textbook price and shipping cost.
Many users have complained about information inconsistencies, shipping problems, and wrongful refusal of refunds. The percentage of orders that are actually fulfilled is estimated to be about 20%. While this isn't always the fault of AbeBooks.com, it might just be a lack of proper oversight.