/**
* Make a bid for a lot. A message is printed indicating whether the bid is successful or not.
*
* @param lotNumber The lot being bid for.
* @param bidder The person bidding for the lot.
* @param value The value of the bid.
*/
public void makeABid(int lotNumber, Person bidder, long value) {
Lot selectedLot = getLot(lotNumber);
if (selectedLot != null) {
Bid bid = new Bid(bidder, value);
boolean successful = selectedLot.bidFor(bid);
if (successful) {
System.out.println("The bid for lot number " + lotNumber + " was successful.");
} else {
// Report which bid is higher.
Bid highestBid = selectedLot.getHighestBid();
System.out.println(
"Lot number: " + lotNumber + " already has a bid of: " + highestBid.getValue());
}
}
}
