At 14 years old, I remember it was hard to buy things I wanted. I was fortunate to have a father with a woodshop, and I could work out there to make some quick cash. He never did anything in the winter though, so shoveling snow was something my friend and I did. I made enough one winter to buy enough parts to build a BMX from a Diamonback frame I traded a friend for. I bought all the remaining parts from a bike shop that sold Diamondbacks. Fun times being a kid. Man, I loved that bike lol. Enjoy it kiddo.
I have also been fortunate with great friends here who helped my son and I with RC stuff. PM me your name and address along with what receiver you need, and I will order you one. That way, at least if that isn't the problem, you won't be out anything.
Or better yet, I can grab you a radio and receiver. You can get a Dumbo RC radio for less than that receiver more than likely. And they are good radios. If you're just wanting something to stick in it to sell it, that is the way I would go.