diff --git a/hc/payments/tests/test_pricing.py b/hc/payments/tests/test_pricing.py
index 57ee9745..7a695ea4 100644
--- a/hc/payments/tests/test_pricing.py
+++ b/hc/payments/tests/test_pricing.py
@@ -17,5 +17,5 @@ class PricingTestCase(BaseTestCase):
         r = self.client.get("/pricing/")
         self.assertContains(r, "Unlimited Checks", status_code=200)
 
-        # A subscription object should have been created
-        assert Subscription.objects.count() == 1
+        # A subscription object still should have NOT been created
+        assert Subscription.objects.count() == 0
diff --git a/hc/payments/views.py b/hc/payments/views.py
index 9316115e..0f6765af 100644
--- a/hc/payments/views.py
+++ b/hc/payments/views.py
@@ -30,7 +30,9 @@ def get_client_token(request):
 def pricing(request):
     sub = None
     if request.user.is_authenticated():
-        sub = Subscription.objects.for_user(request.user)
+        # Don't use Subscription.objects.for_user method here, so a
+        # subscription object is not created just by viewing a page.
+        sub = Subscription.objects.filter(user_id=request.user.id).first()
 
     ctx = {
         "page": "pricing",