diff --git a/Habitica/res/values/strings.xml b/Habitica/res/values/strings.xml
index 6cba30562..6a4a76836 100644
--- a/Habitica/res/values/strings.xml
+++ b/Habitica/res/values/strings.xml
@@ -632,6 +632,7 @@
     <string name="equipment_empty">You already have all equipment! More will be released during the Grand Galas, near the solstices and equinoxes.</string>
     <string name="classless">Classless</string>
     <string name="class_equipment_shop_dialog">This item is only available to a specific class.\nYou can change your class from Settings.</string>
+    <string name="insufficient_level_equipment_dialog">This item is only available to a specific class.\nYou can select a class after level 10.</string>
     <string name="class_gear_disclaimer">You can only purchase gear for your current class</string>
     <string name="tavern_description">Welcome to the Inn! Pull up a chair to chat.</string>
     <string name="check_into_inn">Check into Inn</string>
diff --git a/Habitica/src/main/java/com/habitrpg/android/habitica/ui/views/shops/PurchaseDialog.kt b/Habitica/src/main/java/com/habitrpg/android/habitica/ui/views/shops/PurchaseDialog.kt
index 920862c54..408c00f17 100644
--- a/Habitica/src/main/java/com/habitrpg/android/habitica/ui/views/shops/PurchaseDialog.kt
+++ b/Habitica/src/main/java/com/habitrpg/android/habitica/ui/views/shops/PurchaseDialog.kt
@@ -173,8 +173,13 @@ class PurchaseDialog(context: Context, private val userRepository : UserReposito
 
     private fun setLimitedTextView() {
         if (user == null) return
+        val userLvl = user?.stats?.lvl ?: 0
         if (shopItem.habitClass != null && shopItem.habitClass != "special" && shopItem.habitClass != "armoire" && user?.stats?.habitClass != shopItem.habitClass) {
-            limitedTextView.text = context.getString(R.string.class_equipment_shop_dialog)
+            limitedTextView.text = if (userLvl >= 10) {
+                context.getString(R.string.class_equipment_shop_dialog)
+            } else {
+                context.getString(R.string.insufficient_level_equipment_dialog)
+            }
             limitedTextView.visibility = View.VISIBLE
             limitedTextView.setBackgroundColor(ContextCompat.getColor(context, R.color.inverted_background))
         } else if (shopItem.event?.end != null) {