diff --git a/shop.lua b/shop.lua
index a9e9adc..7f67d0f 100644
--- a/shop.lua
+++ b/shop.lua
@@ -28,7 +28,9 @@ core.register_privilege("admin_shop", {
    give_to_singleplayer = false,
 })
 
-local shop_timer = 5
+emeraldbank.shop_timer = 5
+
+local shop_timer = emeraldbank.shop_timer
 
 local stock_h = 3
 local stock_w = 5