Messages
The Messages tab merges unread buyer messages from Depop and Vinted into one view. Two columns side by side, with the unread count next to each platform’s logo. Each card shows the buyer’s avatar, username, time since their last message, a two-line preview, the unread badge, and a thumbnail of the item the conversation is about.
(The extension labels the tab “Messages” in the sidebar; under the hood it’s the conversations endpoint.)
What “unread” means
The tab shows conversations where you owe the buyer a reply. The definition differs by platform because their APIs do:
- Depop - any conversation where
unreadCount > 0. Depop’s inbox endpoint exposes the unread count directly, so SaleLinx doesn’t need to fetch each conversation to decide. - Vinted - any conversation where
unread: trueAND the most recent text message is from the buyer (not from you). The second check excludes cases where you replied recently but the buyer hasn’t opened it yet.
Opening a thread
Click any conversation card to expand the thread inline. Only one is open at a time - opening a second collapses the first. Vinted threads are pre-loaded so they open instantly; Depop threads are fetched on demand, so the first open takes a moment.
The reply input sits at the bottom of the open thread. Type your message and click Send (or hit Enter, with Shift+Enter for a new line). Replies are sent with high priority so they jump ahead of any background work.
There’s also an Open in platform link if you need the full marketplace UI for something the panel doesn’t support (attachments, blocking, reporting).
Sending and pacing
Replies go through SaleLinx’s pacing engine so back-to-back sends don’t look automated. If the marketplace pushes back the send is retried; if your session gets flagged outright, the send stops and you should re-sign-in.
Refreshing
The Refresh button at the top of the tab re-fetches both Depop and Vinted in parallel. The previous results stay on screen until the new fetch completes, so the tab doesn’t flash empty.
There’s no auto-refresh on a timer - the tab refreshes when you open it and when you press Refresh. Live polling the inbox would burn through marketplace budget for no real benefit.
Plan and access
Messages is available on Starter and above (which includes the 7-day free trial).