You are. Let’s take a step back…
You posted a screenshot of your HTML <input> element. I’m working under the assumption that element is the element we actually need to address. If you’re convinced it’s the correct element, let’s try something designed to prove we have the correct element. We’ll be using the browser console to investigate that element.
Bring up the problem page in the browser. Open the DevTools. Type this into the browser console:
$0.value
That is relying on you selecting the correct element in the HTML Inspector, just like you did in your screenshot (notice in your screenshot it says “$0” at the end of the line).
If we have the correct <input> element, then the value stored in the element will be printed in the console.
If the value is wrong, then we’re looking at the wrong element.
Let me know how it goes. For bonus points, post a screenshot 