diff --git a/src/sentry/receivers/outbox/control.py b/src/sentry/receivers/outbox/control.py
index 8a328909798c05..891acfc3b0a44c 100644
--- a/src/sentry/receivers/outbox/control.py
+++ b/src/sentry/receivers/outbox/control.py
@@ -165,11 +165,12 @@ def process_relocation_reply_with_export(payload: Mapping[str, Any], **kwds):
     try:
         encrypted_bytes = relocation_storage.open(path)
     except Exception:
-        # TODO(mark) remove this after the stuck outbox is cleared
-        if slug == "test-reloc-ct":
-            return
         raise FileNotFoundError("Could not open SaaS -> SaaS export in proxy relocation bucket.")
 
+    # TODO(mark) remove this after the stuck outbox is cleared
+    if slug == "test-reloc-ct":
+        return
+
     with encrypted_bytes:
         region_relocation_export_service.reply_with_export(
             relocation_uuid=payload["relocation_uuid"],