Replacing awning window hardware. Expensive.

[Ivan Reyes]

My partner and I are closing on a house that has older awning windows. We knew we had to replace the operating hardware that is a scissor type arm with the rotating handle. We have to replace 21 of these operators that are all broken beyond repair.

We're now realizing that these things are averaging $60 each to replace not including shipping. Anyone know a window hardware company that sells these awning window operators used or cheap? Anyone had this situation and found a different way of opening these old awning windows that's works just as good.

Thanks.

Ivan