diff --git a/api/handlers/orders.go b/api/handlers/orders.go
index e040110..0b019ba 100644
--- a/api/handlers/orders.go
+++ b/api/handlers/orders.go
@@ -185,15 +185,16 @@ func (h *OrderHandler) PurchaseLabel(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
 		return
 	}
 
-	if order.Status != models.OrderStatusPaid {
-		utils.RespondError(w, http.StatusConflict, "INVALID_STATE", "only paid orders can be labeled", nil)
-		return
-	}
 	if order.TrackingNumber != "" {
 		utils.RespondError(w, http.StatusConflict, "ALREADY_LABELED", "order already has a tracking number", nil)
 		return
 	}
 
+	if order.Status != models.OrderStatusPaid {
+		utils.RespondError(w, http.StatusConflict, "INVALID_STATE", "only paid orders can be labeled", nil)
+		return
+	}
+
 	// Coffee.Ounces in ounces; shippo client expects kg
 	const ozToKg = 0.0283495
 	const defaultOunces = 12.0