My previous answer above was incorrect.
The true reason you lost these snipes is that the seller has "hard blocked" you from bidding on their auctions.
Generally this is because of a limit the seller has set on how many items each buyer can buy from them. There are a few more reasons discussed in the eBay help pages.
Please let us know if you have any other questions, or require other assistance. We are happy to help.
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