diff --git a/interface/resources/qml/hifi/commerce/marketplace/Marketplace.qml b/interface/resources/qml/hifi/commerce/marketplace/Marketplace.qml
index 619547ef43..5f8cc2eefb 100644
--- a/interface/resources/qml/hifi/commerce/marketplace/Marketplace.qml
+++ b/interface/resources/qml/hifi/commerce/marketplace/Marketplace.qml
@@ -336,6 +336,8 @@ Rectangle {
                         case Qt.Key_Return: 
                         case Qt.Key_Enter: 
                             event.accepted = true;
+                            keypressTimer.stop();
+                            root.searchString = searchField.text;
                             searchField.text = "";
 
                             getMarketplaceItems();