diff --git a/files/routes/settings.py b/files/routes/settings.py
index 2048775216..e24b5db523 100644
--- a/files/routes/settings.py
+++ b/files/routes/settings.py
@@ -391,12 +391,12 @@ def gumroad(v):
 	tier = tiers[response["variants_and_quantity"]]
 	if v.patron == tier: return {"error": f"{patron} rewards already claimed"}, 400
 
-	existing = g.db.query(User.id).filter(User.email == v.email, User.is_activated == True, User.patron >= tier).one_or_none()
-	if existing: return {"error": f"{patron} rewards already claimed on another account"}, 400
-	
 	procoins = procoins_li[tier] - procoins_li[v.patron]
 	if procoins < 0: return {"error": f"{patron} rewards already claimed"}, 400
 
+	existing = g.db.query(User.id).filter(User.email == v.email, User.is_activated == True, User.patron >= tier).one_or_none()
+	if existing: return {"error": f"{patron} rewards already claimed on another account"}, 400
+
 	v.patron = tier
 	if v.discord_id: add_role(v, f"{tier}")