/** * Store a newly created resource in storage. * * @param \Illuminate\Http\Request $request * @return \Illuminate\Http\Response */ public function store(BidRequest $request) { $user = Auth::user(); $bid = Bid::firstOrNew(array('user_id' => $user->id, 'auction_id' => $request->auction_id)); $bid->price = $request->price; $bid->save(); return Redirect::route('bids.index'); }