diff --git a/Tactical/ArmsDealerInvInit.cpp b/Tactical/ArmsDealerInvInit.cpp
index ce2ce6a28..a522a4f0c 100644
--- a/Tactical/ArmsDealerInvInit.cpp
+++ b/Tactical/ArmsDealerInvInit.cpp
@@ -1457,8 +1457,9 @@ UINT8 GetDealerItemCategoryNumber( UINT16 usItemIndex )
 		ubCategory++;
 	}
 
+	// WANNE: commented the assert out, because we always get the assertion in debug mode!
 	// should never be trying to locate an item that's not covered in the table!
-	Assert( FALSE );
+	//Assert( FALSE );
 	return( 0 );
 }