diff --git a/zone/client_packet.cpp b/zone/client_packet.cpp
index 24e1d35c9..03b6a9c58 100644
--- a/zone/client_packet.cpp
+++ b/zone/client_packet.cpp
@@ -14099,17 +14099,8 @@ void Client::Handle_OP_TradeRequest(const EQApplicationPacket *app)
 #else
 	else if (tradee && (tradee->IsNPC() || tradee->IsBot())) {
 #endif
-        // If the NPC is engaged, we cannot trade with it.
-        // Note that this work as intended, if the NPC is charmed
-        // you can still trade with it.
-        if (tradee->IsEngaged()) {
-            Message(0, "Your target cannot trade with you at this moment.");
-        }
-            // If it not engaged, it will automatically accept the trade.
-        else {
-            //npcs always accept
+        if (tradee->!IsEngaged()) {
             trade->Start(msg->to_mob_id);
-
             EQApplicationPacket *outapp = new EQApplicationPacket(OP_TradeRequestAck, sizeof(TradeRequest_Struct));
             TradeRequest_Struct *acc = (TradeRequest_Struct *) outapp->pBuffer;
             acc->from_mob_id = msg->to_mob_id;