I had 4 best friends 18th birthdays, Christmas and a trip to pay for all in one month. All the parties landed on nights that I work so had to get time off work, therefore didn't get paid. Had to take time off for the trip and work was closed for a week over Christmas. I still haven't got any Christmas OR birthday presents for those friends. I can't afford s**t. It is actually hard for some people that time of year.
[I sound old LOLZ]
But yeah I would never lie about getting someone something, that's why I say "You probably won't get it fer a while",