diff --git a/statsdaemon.go b/statsdaemon.go
index 8f4282e..0734e39 100644
--- a/statsdaemon.go
+++ b/statsdaemon.go
@@ -137,6 +137,10 @@ func submit(deadline time.Time) error {
 
 	now := time.Now().Unix()
 
+	if *graphiteAddress == "-" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
 	client, err := net.Dial("tcp", *graphiteAddress)
 	if err != nil {
 		if *debug {