diff --git a/zone/loot.cpp b/zone/loot.cpp
index 7fe2f8fb3..bb53ddc55 100644
--- a/zone/loot.cpp
+++ b/zone/loot.cpp
@@ -695,9 +695,11 @@ void NPC::RemoveItem(uint32 item_id, uint16 quantity, uint16 slot)
 		else if (item->item_id == item_id && item->equip_slot == slot && quantity >= 1) {
 			if (item->charges <= quantity) {
 				m_loot_items.erase(cur);
-				safe_delete(item);
 				UpdateEquipmentLight();
-				if (UpdateActiveLight()) { SendAppearancePacket(AppearanceType::Light, GetActiveLightType()); }
+				if (UpdateActiveLight()) {
+					SendAppearancePacket(AppearanceType::Light, GetActiveLightType());
+				}
+				safe_delete(item);
 			}
 			else {
 				item->charges -= quantity;