diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/displaycase.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/displaycase.dm
index 5af6bfb9cbd..e279605b5ac 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/displaycase.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/displaycase.dm
@@ -580,8 +580,3 @@
 	desc = "A display case with an ID-card swiper. Use your ID to purchase the contents. Meant for the bartender and chef."
 	req_one_access = list(ACCESS_KITCHEN, ACCESS_BAR)
 
-/obj/structure/displaycase/forsale/insert_showpiece(obj/item/wack, mob/user)
-	if(!IS_EDIBLE(wack))
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>\The [src] smartly rejects [wack], as it only accepts food and drinks.</span>")
-		return TRUE
-	. = ..()