diff --git a/src/js/game/hud/parts/mass_selector.js b/src/js/game/hud/parts/mass_selector.js
index 2c17c595..dda09756 100644
--- a/src/js/game/hud/parts/mass_selector.js
+++ b/src/js/game/hud/parts/mass_selector.js
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ import { T } from "../../../translations";
 import { KEYMAPPINGS } from "../../key_action_mapper";
 import { THEME } from "../../theme";
 import { enumHubGoalRewards } from "../../tutorial_goals";
-import { enumNotificationType } from "./notifications";
+import { Blueprint } from "../../blueprint";
 
 const logger = createLogger("hud/mass_selector");
 
@@ -146,18 +146,10 @@ export class HUDMassSelector extends BaseHUDPart {
         if (this.selectedUids.size > 0) {
             const entityUids = Array.from(this.selectedUids);
 
-            // copy code relies on entities still existing, so must copy before deleting.
-            this.root.hud.signals.buildingsSelectedForCopy.dispatch(entityUids);
+            const cutAction = () => {
+                // copy code relies on entities still existing, so must copy before deleting.
+                this.root.hud.signals.buildingsSelectedForCopy.dispatch(entityUids);
 
-            let canPaste = false;
-            const placer = this.root.hud.parts.blueprintPlacer;
-            if (placer) {
-                const blueprint = placer.currentBlueprint.get();
-                if (blueprint) {
-                    canPaste = blueprint.canAfford(this.root);
-                }
-            }
-            if (canPaste) {
                 for (let i = 0; i < entityUids.length; ++i) {
                     const uid = entityUids[i];
                     const entity = this.root.entityMgr.findByUid(uid);
@@ -166,12 +158,18 @@ export class HUDMassSelector extends BaseHUDPart {
                         this.selectedUids.delete(uid);
                     }
                 }
+            };
+
+            const blueprint = Blueprint.fromUids(this.root, entityUids);
+            if (blueprint.canAfford(this.root)) {
+                cutAction();
             } else {
-                this.selectedUids = new Set();
-                this.root.hud.signals.notification.dispatch(
-                    T.ingame.notifications.massCutInsufficient,
-                    enumNotificationType.success
+                const { cancel, ok } = this.root.hud.parts.dialogs.showWarning(
+                    T.dialogs.massCutInsufficientConfirm.title,
+                    T.dialogs.massCutInsufficientConfirm.desc,
+                    ["cancel:good:escape", "ok:bad:enter"]
                 );
+                ok.add(cutAction);
             }
 
             this.root.soundProxy.playUiClick();
diff --git a/translations/base-en.yaml b/translations/base-en.yaml
index 0a17ca6e..c6f03666 100644
--- a/translations/base-en.yaml
+++ b/translations/base-en.yaml
@@ -243,6 +243,11 @@ dialogs:
         desc: >-
             You are cutting a lot of buildings (<count> to be exact)! Are you sure you want to do this?
 
+    massCutInsufficientConfirm:
+        title: Confirm cut
+        desc: >-
+            The cost for pasting is insufficient! Are you sure you want to do this?
+
     blueprintsNotUnlocked:
         title: Not unlocked yet
         desc: >-
@@ -337,7 +342,6 @@ ingame:
     notifications:
         newUpgrade: A new upgrade is available!
         gameSaved: Your game has been saved.
-        massCutInsufficient: The cost for pasting is insufficient!
 
     # The "Upgrades" window
     shop:
diff --git a/translations/base-ja.yaml b/translations/base-ja.yaml
index 26106019..3e6ba511 100644
--- a/translations/base-ja.yaml
+++ b/translations/base-ja.yaml
@@ -263,6 +263,11 @@ dialogs:
         desc: >-
             多数の建造物をカットしようとしています！ (<count> 個の選択) 続行しますか？
 
+    massCutInsufficientConfirm:
+        title: カット確認
+        desc: >-
+            設置コストが不足しています！ 続行しますか？
+
     exportScreenshotWarning:
         title: スクリーンショット出力
         desc: >-
@@ -325,7 +330,6 @@ ingame:
     notifications:
         newUpgrade: 新しいアップグレードが利用可能です！
         gameSaved: ゲームをセーブしました。
-        massCutInsufficient: 設置コストが不足しています！
 
     # The "Upgrades" window
     shop: