(MySql) Getting $1 where there should be text

I'm dumping form data to a DB. I just noticed that instead of the text from a drop down box (in the form) in the DB field I have $1. I've never seen this before. Am I missing something basic in my form processor?

thx,

 

We'll need to see the code you're using before we can help

 

I just realized that I needed to do a better job of debugging

Thanks anyway,
J

 

I think you are missing an "echo", or using :
echo '<option value="$1">$1</option>';

Instead use:
echo '<option value="'.$1.'">'.$1.'</option>';
and it should work.
Bye