diff --git a/transport.js b/transport.js
index 5eff611..4e42271 100644
--- a/transport.js
+++ b/transport.js
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ function _sleepAndResend(partner, msg, params, retry) {
         retry = Number(config.max_send_retry) || 5;
     }
 
-    if (retry > 0) {
+    if (retry-- > 0) {
         setTimeout(
             function() {
                 send(partner, msg, params, retry);