Why can't I buy options at "market value?"

My brokerage platform won't let me bid under  a certain amount and when I buy in its own range. the value of the call options is shown as substantially less than what I paid for.  I bought a few contracts and BAM! i'm down $360 ffs. it doesn't help that the underlying then tanks immediately.

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