diff --git a/code/game/machinery/slot_machine.dm b/code/game/machinery/slot_machine.dm
index 55c35811837..75f1d89e77d 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/slot_machine.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/slot_machine.dm
@@ -125,13 +125,13 @@
 	update_icon()
 
 /obj/machinery/slot_machine/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user)
-	if(pay(W, user))
-		return
 	if((obj_flags & OBJ_FLAG_ANCHORABLE) && isWrench(W))
 		if(wrench_floor_bolts(user))
 			update_standing_icon()
 			power_change()
 		return
+	if(pay(W, user))
+		return
 	else if(W.force >= 10)
 		user.visible_message(SPAN("danger", "\The [src] has been [pick(W.attack_verb)] with [W] by [user]!"))
 		user.setClickCooldown(W.update_attack_cooldown())