this is the line that is not working (the value)
echo '<form method = "post" action = "../bidPlaced.php" >';
echo '<input type = "text" name = "furnitureId" value="<?php echo $item->getFurnitureId()?>" hidden>';
echo '<input type = "number" class="form-control bg-light" name = "bidAmount" placeholder = "Bid Amount" required >';
echo '<input type = "submit" class="btn btn-dark" name = "submit" value = "PLACE BID" >';
echo '</form>';
