There's being a dedicated Pokémon fan, and then there's taking things WAY too far. And this story is a reminder that sometimes adults need to put the trading cards down and make better decisions.

A 35-year-old man in South Carolina named John-Michael Dooley was arrested after allegedly leaving his six-year-old daughter alone outside a Target overnight to save his place in line for Pokémon cards.

The cards in question were part of the new Pokémon "Mega Evolution: Delta Reign" collection. Apparently, they were worth getting excited about, but not worth putting a little kid in danger.

When people arrived at the store around 2:30 in the morning last Friday, they reportedly found the girl sleeping on the pavement with just a pillow and blanket. Thankfully, someone noticed and called police.

The little girl was reportedly unharmed, but she has since been placed into emergency protective custody. Her father was charged with unlawful conduct toward a child.

Dooley says media coverage of the incident has been inaccurate, although he hasn't explained what he believes was reported incorrectly.

Now, here in Michigan, we know a thing or two about waiting in line for something people really want. Whether it's a big Black Friday deal, concert tickets, or the latest must-have Christmas toy, people can get pretty serious about a good bargain.

But there's a difference between camping out for a deal and leaving a six-year-old to spend the night on a sidewalk.

Pokémon cards are collectible. Your kid's safety isn't negotiable. Some things just aren't worth the wait!

Sources: ABC News and NBC News