So my friend's birthday is coming soon and I thought about buying them a game. The problem is someone wishlisted already a steam gift card/game and the likelihood of them buying the same game is quite high. If the gift is set to be sent on a specific date, could I check in any way if this game is about to be given so that two people don't buy the same game? Does steam block buying the same game if it has not yet been given?
Honestly just gift the game now
Like the idea you have to wait for a particular day to give a friend something they want is silly. Just go "hey here's X, happy early birthday pal". If someone else gifts them money later, that's fine they can spend that money on another game. Just send it now, tell them its an early birthday present and let them enjoy it. I mean its not like you gotta be at their place to wtch them unwrap a digital game at some party :P