Sherlock Holmes, the world-renowned detective, is often depicted as a figure whose work transcends monetary concerns. However, the cost of his services is sometimes referenced subtly throughout Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories. While Sherlock's cases often involve the wealthy, like in The Adventure of the Speckled Band, he is also known to take on cases out of sheer intellectual curiosity, regardless of the client's ability to pay. Dr. Watson mentions in some instances wakeboard bindings that Holmes waived his fee entirely for those in dire straits, revealing that his primary motivation was solving complex mysteries, rather than financial gain.