diff --git a/buypeeb.py b/buypeeb.py
index 8b79b67..db259da 100755
--- a/buypeeb.py
+++ b/buypeeb.py
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ class WatchlistUpdater(Thread):
 
 			else:
 				for item in self.app.settings.outdated_items():
-					if item.updating:
+					if not item.updating:
 						item.ready = False
 						self.app.updateListItem(item.id)
 						future = pool.schedule(item.update)