diff --git a/common/shareddb.cpp b/common/shareddb.cpp
index 98f02fada..3ebd0e97e 100644
--- a/common/shareddb.cpp
+++ b/common/shareddb.cpp
@@ -746,7 +746,7 @@ bool SharedDatabase::GetInventory(Client *c)
 			inst->SetColor(color);
 		}
 
-		if (charges > std::numeric_limits<int16>::max()) {
+		if (charges >= std::numeric_limits<int16>::max()) {
 			inst->SetCharges(-1);
 		} else if (charges == 0 && inst->IsStackable()) {
 			// Stackable items need a minimum charge of 1 remain moveable.